Clera is a talent-matching platform that replaces traditional job applications by connecting candidates and hiring teams through curated introductions.
ABOUT THE ROLE We're a small, fast-moving team building an AI-driven talent acquisition platform that connects job seekers directly with hiring managers — no traditional applications required. As a Mid-Level Product Engineer, you'll work closely with founders, product, and design to own features end-to-end: from scoping and API design through to production deployment. This is an early-stage role where your work will directly shape both the product and the technical direction of the company. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Own end-to-end product features — from requirements scoping all the way to production deployment. - Design APIs and data models; implement frontend and backend code. - Ship user-facing experiences that balance usability and performance, iterating based on feedback and metrics. - Integrate AI/LLM capabilities into product flows to make intelligence reliable and practical for end users. - Design and implement scalable backend services, data schemas, and operational tooling (CI/CD, monitoring, testing). - Collaborate directly with founders, product, and design to prioritize work and define success metrics. - Participate in architecture and roadmap discussions, making pragmatic tradeoffs appropriate for early-stage growth. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Must-haves: - 2–8 years of software engineering experience with a proven track record of shipping user-facing products. - Strong full-stack skills: TypeScript and React / Next.js on the frontend; Python or Node.js on the backend. - Experience with PostgreSQL and cloud platforms (AWS or GCP). - Practical, production-grade experience integrating LLMs or AI services into applications (engineering focus, not research). - Comfort operating in small teams with limited process, high ambiguity, and the need to move fluidly across frontend, backend, and DevOps. - Ability to design and implement complete features including API design, data models, and deployment to production. Nice-to-haves: - Experience with API design, real-time systems, and scaling high-throughput applications. - Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows (e.g., Cursor or similar tools). - Experience building multi-tenant or enterprise-ready systems. - Background working in regulated industries (healthcare, fintech, legal) or building internal tools for complex domains. - Strong product sense — ability to translate user problems into practical, measurable solutions. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS - Salary: $150,000 – $300,000 per year (USD), depending on experience. - Early-stage equity opportunity. - Visa sponsorship: Not available. LOCATION This role is on-site in San Francisco, CA. Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area.