Title of Role: Software Engineer (Felicis Portfolio Companies)
Location: San Francisco, CA or New York, NY
Company Stage of Funding: Early to Growth Stage (Seed – Series C, portfolio companies)
Office Type: Hybrid (varies by company)
Salary: $150,000 – $250,000 + Equity

Company Description

Our client is a leading venture capital firm known for backing some of the most successful technology companies globally. Their portfolio includes category-defining businesses across AI, developer tools, infrastructure, and SaaS, many of which are in high-growth phases and actively scaling their engineering teams.

This opportunity connects top engineering talent with multiple high-performing, venture-backed startups. Candidates will be matched with companies based on their experience, interests, and strengths—offering exposure to some of the most exciting early-stage and growth-stage opportunities in the market.

What You Will Do

• Design, build, and scale software systems across the full stack (backend, frontend, or infrastructure)
• Take ownership of critical product features from concept to production
• Collaborate closely with founders, product managers, and designers to define product direction
• Build systems that directly impact users, growth, and business outcomes
• Contribute to high-velocity engineering cultures within small, collaborative teams
• Continuously learn and apply new technologies to solve complex technical challenges

Ideal Candidate Background

• 3–10 years of software engineering experience
• Strong experience building and shipping production-grade software systems
• Background in high-growth, venture-backed startups or high-talent-density environments
• Proven ability to own features or systems end-to-end
• Strong coding skills in languages such as Python, TypeScript, Go, Rust, or C++
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco or New York

Preferred

• Experience with AI/ML systems or data-intensive applications
• Background at top-tier startups or companies with strong engineering cultures (e.g., OpenAI, Figma, early Uber)
• Founding engineer or founder experience
• Experience in research labs or highly technical environments
• Strong academic background in Computer Science or related fields

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $150,000 – $250,000
• Equity: typically 0.1% – 1% depending on company and stage
• Opportunity to interview with multiple high-growth startups simultaneously
• Exposure to top-tier founders and engineering teams
• High ownership roles with significant impact on product and company trajectory
• Strong career growth opportunities across portfolio companies

This is an ideal opportunity for engineers who want to join top-tier startups and work on high-impact problems, with the flexibility to explore multiple companies aligned with their interests and strengths.