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• Salary Range: $180k - $220k, plus a generous equity package

About Us:

Empowering the Backbone of Industry

At Squint, we're building technology that matters. Our focus is on empowering the 80% of the global workforce that keeps our world running: frontline manufacturing operators. From soda cans to tires, toothpaste to chocolate bars, chips to napkin holders, these are the people who build the things you touch and see every day.

The Leading Manufacturing Intelligence Platform

Squint delivers critical knowledge to frontline workers exactly when and where they need it. Our platform transforms manufacturing operations by integrating AI and AR capabilities directly at workers' fingertips, fostering agentic manufacturing – enabling real-time, informed decision-making using practical AI tools.

Proven Impact with Industry Leaders

Our technology serves Fortune 500 companies across Automotive, CPG, and Life Sciences industries, helping reduce downtime, waste, and optimize productivity at scale.

Technology that Respects Users

We develop consumer-grade software that delivers enterprise results on familiar devices like phones and tablets, combining innovation with customer insights to create intuitive tools that transform physical production environments.

Backed and Built by the Best

Supported by investors like Sequoia Capital and Menlo Ventures, our team includes recognized industry leaders and alumni from Airbnb, Splunk, Square, and more.

Join Us in Making a Difference

Joining Squint means creating impactful technology that improves daily work life for manufacturing workers—work with visible, meaningful results.

About the Job:

We are seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to build scalable backend systems and infrastructure. As an early team member, you'll influence our technology stack, product roadmap, and foster a collaborative engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deliver effective engineering work and sound product decisions to ensure high performance and craftsmanship.
2. Design scalable, timely architecture; collaborate on system decisions; oversee all development phases.
3. Mentor team members, contribute across technical aspects, and build trust.
4. Work with product, design, and customers, representing engineering interests.
5. Help develop a world-class engineering culture from concept to market.
6. Share knowledge and foster a culture of growth and curiosity.
7. Contribute flexibly as part of a startup environment.

Qualifications:

1. 10+ years as a Software Engineer, with experience as Senior, Staff, or Principal Engineer.
2. Proven record of creating scalable, performant, and well-documented software.
3. Experience with web/backend technologies: React, Typescript, Node, Next, Python.
4. Cloud platforms: GCP, AWS, Azure; Docker, Nginx.
5. Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Firestore.
6. Experience with enterprise integrations like IBM, SAP, Oracle.
7. Interest in AI-enabled tools like Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code, Devin.ai.
8. Bachelor’s in CS or related field, or equivalent experience.
9. High energy, clear communication, curiosity, empathy.
10. Collaborative, high-ownership mindset; adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

Based in San Francisco with a mix of in-office and remote work options:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Mental health services
• Flexible PTO
• Family planning benefits
• 401(k)
• Pre-tax transit benefits
• Wellness benefits
• Company retreats

Our Commitment:

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Join Squint and help redefine the future of manufacturing technology!

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