Software Jobs at Top YC Companies
Tracked at 10k top companies
A collection of exciting software engineering jobs at Y Combinator portfolio companies, handpicked by the founders of Simplify, a YC-backed startup. These opportunities are perfect for those interested in a career in software development and are looking to work with some of the most innovative and dynamic startups in the technology industry. All of the roles listed are from vetted companies, providing a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a field of interest. Joining a Y Combinator company can be a great way to be a part of a fast-paced, innovative, and ambitious startup environment!
- yesterday
Scale AIMid LevelSoftware Engineer - Platform$216k - $270kSan Francisco, CA$216k - $270kyesterday - 1d
AirbnbExpertSenior Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Guest & Host$244k - $305kRemote in USA$244k - $305k1d - 5d
DoorDashMid LevelSoftware Engineer - iOS - All Teams$130.6k - $285kSeattle, WA$130.6k - $285k5d - yesterday
RipplingSeniorSenior Software Engineer - Backend - Platform$159k - $278.3kSeattle, WA$159k - $278.3kyesterday - yesterday
StripeJuniorSoftware Engineer - Money MovementLondon, UK---yesterday - yesterdayStripeExpertBackend / API Engineer - PayoutsUnited Kingdom---yesterday
- 8d
RedditMid LevelSoftware EngineerRemote in Canada---8d - 8dRedditSeniorSenior Software Engineer - Ads$190.8k - $267.1kRemote in USA$190.8k - $267.1k8d
- 4dScale AIMid LevelAgents EngineerLondon, UK---4d
- 12d
ProlificSeniorSenior Product EngineerRemote in UK---12d - 13d
CascaSeniorSenior Software Engineer$160k - $220kSan Francisco, CA$160k - $220k13d - 5d
PromiseMid LevelSoftware Engineer - Artificial Intelligence$150k - $215kWashington, DC$150k - $215k5d - 18dDoorDashMid LevelSenior Software Engineer - Data Engineering$130.6k - $285kSeattle, WA$130.6k - $285k18d
- 13dScale AIMid LevelMission Software Engineer - Public Sector$184k - $292.6kWashington, DC$184k - $292.6k13d
- 13d
RADARSeniorMachine Learning Engineer$140k - $220kSunnyvale, CA$140k - $220k13d
Explore our FAQ section to learn more.
YC startups often emphasize speed over formality. Expect shorter processes, sometimes just one or two technical rounds. Many skip leetcode-style questions and focus instead on debugging, systems thinking, and shipping speed. Be ready to discuss recent side projects or how you’d build a feature end-to-end.
Base salaries can be slightly lower, but strong equity upside is often offered. Look at dilution risk and cap table details before evaluating offers. Ask about last round valuation, option refreshes, and exercise windows, especially for companies pre-Series B.
Look beyond the Y Combinator badge. Read their engineering blog, check if their founding team has technical depth (ex-FAANG, research, prior exits), and ask about current infra challenges. Good Y Combinator startups are transparent about stack, deployment frequency, and technical debt.
Absolutely. Many YC founders value engineers who build beyond 9–5. Link to your GitHub, indie apps, or technical blog posts. A polished side project can carry more weight than a brand name employer at early-stage startups.
YC companies are highly responsive to cold outreach, especially if you write directly to a founder or early engineer. Mention what you’d build or improve in their product. Include your GitHub or relevant repo in the first message, it often leads straight to an interview.
Very. Many early YC-stage companies have engineers or CTOs leading final interviews. Expect questions about tradeoffs, system design in the context of their product, and real-world scaling issues. They want to know if you can build fast and with minimal supervision.
