Product Engineer, Work at a Startup

Y Combinator, the renowned startup accelerator, is seeking a Product Engineer to join their small but impactful software team of 15 full-stack engineers. This role focuses on growing YC's hiring platform, workatastartup.com, which has successfully placed over 1,600 people in startups.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the startup ecosystem, alongside a team with diverse experience from companies like Meta and Google, as well as former startup founders. The role involves working on critical projects including messaging systems, enterprise sourcing tools, candidate profiles, and growth initiatives.

Working at YC means embracing their startup-like culture - talking directly to customers, shipping quickly, and having the flexibility to work across different areas. The tech stack is straightforward (Rails, React, Postgres), and while previous experience with these technologies isn't required, strong front-end development skills are essential.

The role is based at YC's campus in Dogpatch, San Francisco, where you'll work alongside founders, partners, and employees. The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $180,000 to $270,000 base salary plus bonus, and includes comprehensive benefits like profit-sharing, medical coverage, and 401(k) matching.

For those interested in entrepreneurship, YC offers invaluable exposure to the startup world, with eight former engineers having gone on to found YC-funded startups. This position provides an excellent stepping stone for those who want to start their own company in the future while gaining invaluable experience in the startup ecosystem.