pika - Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Product

United States - Hybrid+ Equity3w ago

In Office Staff NA Artificial Intelligence Software Software Engineer Staff Engineer Go Front-end Back-end TypeScript React

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in a senior engineering or product engineering role, ideally with a focus on user-facing features or creative tools • Strong proficiency in software engineering fundamentals, with experience across the stack (front-end and back-end) • Proven ability to design and build high-quality, scalable product features end-to-end • Experience shipping software in production, ideally in consumer applications, SaaS, or creative technology • Solid coding skills with modern languages and frameworks (e.g., TypeScript, React, Python, Go, or similar) • Strong architectural skills and an eye for product detail and intuitiveness • A collaborative, ownership-driven mindset with the ability to work independently and in teams • Excellent communication skills and a passion for mentorship and technical leadership • Experience with creative tools, multimedia, generative AI, or video/image/audio product development • Background in building applications that leverage ML or AI-powered features • Startup experience—taking features or products from 0 to 1 • Familiarity with designing delightful UX/UI in partnership with designers

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and launch intuitive product features for AI-powered video and multimedia tools • Collaborate with designers, engineers, and researchers to translate creative possibilities into real, user-facing features • Architect and implement end-to-end product solutions, from backend infrastructure to frontend experience • Ensure product quality, performance, and reliability across platforms • Conduct code reviews, promote engineering best practices, and mentor team members • Iterate rapidly on features, prototypes, and experiments in a fast-paced startup environment • Partner closely with product and UX to deliver delightful, accessible user experiences

Benefits

• Competitive salary in the AI and creative technology industry • Equity in a rapidly growing startup shaping the future of AI and creativity • Comprehensive health benefits, monthly stipends, and company retreats • Supportive, collaborative office culture—we’re all building and launching together.