If you’re looking for an opportunity to build impactful software while collaborating with a talented engineering team, Collective is hiring a Software Engineer in San Francisco, California. This role offers the chance to work on innovative technology solutions, contribute to scalable products, and grow your career in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. With a competitive salary ranging from $115,000 to $125,000 per year, this position is ideal for engineers who are passionate about solving complex technical challenges and delivering high-quality software.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Collective |
| Role | Software Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) |
| Job Location | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Salary | $115,000–$125,000 per year |
| Work Type | Hybrid / On-site (based on business requirements) |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Entry Level |
| Industry | Technology / Software Development |
Job Description
We’re looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone 0-2 years out of school who wants to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll work on financial products that directly impact self-employed individuals and small businesses across the U.S.
As a key contributor on our product engineering team, you’ll work closely with experienced engineers, product managers, and designers to build and scale core features of our platform. If you’re excited to ship fast, learn constantly, and have real product impact from day one, we would be excited to meet you.
What you’ll do:
- Drive end-to-end implementation of features that directly impact solopreneur financial outcomes, owning them from design to launch.
- Integrate and leverage AI tools (such as Generative AI and LLMs) to build intuitive, automated user experiences and achieve non-linear scalability.
- Contribute across the full stack (Python/Django, React/TypeScript) to develop core features and build systems that replace manual financial workflows.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Design to translate business requirements into best-in-class product experiences and high-impact solutions.
- Actively participate in technical discussions, code reviews, and planning sessions to elevate engineering practices and shape the technical foundation as we scale.
- Learn rapidly from senior engineers, consistently developing your expertise and problem-solving skills in a high-growth environment.
What you’ll bring:
- 0–2 years of experience with a degree in Computer Engineering or a related field.
- A product mindset, committed to balancing technical excellence with tangible customer and business impact.
- Eagerness to explore and apply new technologies, including Generative AI and LLMs, to solve complex challenges and automate financial workflows.
- A proficiency in a core programming language to have built real projects or contributed to a team, and highly motivated to learn more.
- Familiarity with modern web technologies, either through internships or academic projects.
- Based in the Bay Area and are committed to a hybrid schedule (3 days/week onsite in SF).
- Curious, collaborative, a strong sense of ownership and urgency.
Selection Process
- Submit your online application.
- Initial resume screening by the recruitment team.
- Recruiter phone or virtual screening.
- Technical assessment or coding interview.
- Technical interview with the engineering team.
- Final interview with the hiring manager or leadership team.
- Reference and background verification (if applicable).
- Offer discussion and onboarding.
How to Apply
- Visit Collective’s official careers page.
- Search for the Software Engineer opening in San Francisco.
- Review the job description and eligibility requirements.
- Prepare an updated resume highlighting your technical skills and project experience.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload your resume and any additional required documents.
- Submit your application and monitor your email for updates from the recruitment team.
