Full-Stack Product Engineer ($250K-$500K + Profit Sharing) at Y Combinator

Role Summary

• •Join a high-trust, small team building software for a global startup ecosystem.
• •Develop and ship full-stack web applications using Rails and React for founder-facing tools.
• •Participate directly in investment diligence and company evaluation alongside senior partners.
• •Own features end-to-end, from scoping and user research to production and scaling.
• •Compensation includes profit sharing comparable to venture fund carry or early-stage equity.

About the Company

• •Operates as a top-tier global startup accelerator with a strong influence in the startup ecosystem.
• •Values high autonomy and trust, empowering small teams to make impactful decisions.
• •Focuses on innovation at the intersection of technology and venture capital.
• •Likely a medium to large organization given global reach and influence.
• •Unique in blending venture analysis with software engineering to scale impact.

What You Should Know

• •Role offers a unique blend of engineering and venture analysis, ideal for those interested in startups and investing.
• •Requires a strong analytical mindset to translate ambiguous business problems into software solutions.
• •Best suited for candidates with founder or early-stage startup experience who thrive in fast-moving environments.
• •Work environment is onsite in San Francisco within a small, high-autonomy team.
• •Opportunity to have direct impact on thousands of founders and participate in high-level investment decisions.

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