If you’re looking for an exciting software engineering opportunity with a fast-growing technology company, Ascend is hiring a Software Engineer in San Francisco, California. This role offers the chance to build scalable software solutions, collaborate with experienced engineering teams, and contribute to innovative products that make a real impact. With a competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $175,000 per year, this is an excellent opportunity for software professionals who want to advance their careers in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Ascend |
| Role | Software Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience) |
| Job Location | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Salary | $140,000–$175,000 per year |
| Work Type | Hybrid / On-site (as per business requirements) |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Entry Level |
| Industry | Technology / Software Development |
Job Description
Ascend is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team on-site in San Francisco to help expand our core product. As an Engineer at Ascend, you’ll be part of a small but growing team focused on solving complex technical challenges using Ruby. You’ll also interface directly with customers and work cross-functionally to develop new product features, dashboards, and checkout processes—without any layers.
Responsibilities Will Include
Objective #1: In your first 30 days:
- Understand Ascend’s platform, product, and customer workflows by collaborating with team members and engaging with customers
- Get up to speed on our prompt engineering and data extraction work, and how testing/monitoring is handled today
- Contribute to user-facing projects
- Partner with product managers and designers to solve customer challenges directly
Objective #2: In your first 60 days:
- Own prompt logic for a slice of the product — resolving data extraction issues and partnering with internal teams on testing and monitoring
- Track extraction accuracy and dig into trends when things go wrong
- Support new customer and organization onboarding through internal tooling improvements
- Take ownership of end-to-end features that process millions in insurance premiums
- Build intuitive UIs to power financial operations
- Maintain high product quality through proactive monitoring and continuous improvements
Objective #3: In your first 90 days and beyond:
- Collaborate with customers to translate their needs into scalable solutions for the multi-trillion-dollar insurance industry
- Build reusable playbooks and prompt strategies that make future automation easier
- Develop the industry’s leading point-of-sale system for insurance, enabling seamless payments and improving conversion rates
- Automate back-office tasks with AI, reducing time and improving accuracy for accounting teams
- Help shape technical architecture and processes as the platform scales
- Mentor engineers through thoughtful code reviews and technical guidance
Must Have
- 1-3 years of relevant experience
- Experience working at a growth-stage startup
- Experience with relational databases
- Experience building and scaling consumer products
- A strong desire to learn new skills and solve business problems
Nice to Have
- Familiarity or interest in learning Ruby on Rails and Next.js
- Familiarity with building external APIs and integrations with platforms such as Salesforce
- Experience in building payment, checkout, or insurance products
Tech Stack & Processes
- Ruby on Rails API hosted on Heroku
- Next.js with TypeScript hosted on Vercel
- Tailwind CSS across all frontend development
- Postgres and Redis for storage
- Continuous integration and delivery
Selection Process
- Submit an online application.
- Initial resume screening by the recruitment team.
- Recruiter phone or virtual screening.
- Technical coding assessment or programming interview.
- Technical interview with the engineering team.
- Final interview with hiring managers or leadership.
- Reference and background verification (if applicable).
- Receive the final job offer.
How to Apply
- Visit Ascend’s official careers website.
- Search for the Software Engineer – San Francisco position.
- Review the job description and eligibility requirements.
- Prepare an updated resume highlighting your technical skills and relevant experience.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload your resume and any additional required documents.
- Submit your application.
- Monitor your email for updates regarding the recruitment process.
