Software Jobs at Top YC Companies
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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!
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RADARSeniorMachine Learning Engineer$140k - $220kSunnyvale, CA$140k - $220kyesterday - yesterday
RipplingExpertSenior Staff Fullstack Engineer - Time Products$198k - $346.5kSeattle, WA$198k - $346.5kyesterday - yesterday
RedditSeniorSenior Software Engineer - GraphQL$190.8k - $267.1kRemote in USA$190.8k - $267.1kyesterday - 1dRedditMid LevelSoftware Engineer - AdsRemote in Canada---1d
- 1dRedditMid LevelSoftware Engineer - Ads$164.2k - $229.9kRemote in USA$164.2k - $229.9k1d
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MeeshoSeniorSoftware Development Engineer 3 Data - Data Platforms - Apache SparkBengaluru, India---2d - 4d
Newfront InsuranceExpertStaff AI Engineer$200k - $300kRemote in USA$200k - $300k4d - 4d
Eight SleepSeniorSenior Software Engineer - Mobile - iOS$200k - $250kSan Francisco, CA$200k - $250k4d - yesterdayRipplingExpertSenior Staff Software Engineer - Hris$207k - $345kSeattle, WA$207k - $345kyesterday
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Scale AIMid LevelSoftware Engineer - Robotics & Autonomous Systems$180k - $225kSan Francisco, CA$180k - $225k5d - 6d
FivetranExpertStaff Software EngineerBengaluru, India---6d - yesterday
DoorDashMid LevelSoftware Engineer - Backend - All Levels / All Teams$120k - $231.5kToronto, Canada$120k - $231.5kyesterday - 9d
NetomiMid LevelSoftware Engineer 2 - BackendNoida, India---9d - 11d
FaireMid LevelSenior Applied AI/ML Scientist - Listing Quality$180k - $247.5kToronto, Canada$180k - $247.5k11d - 12d
VantaSeniorBackend Senior Software Engineer - Identity$195k - $229kRemote in USA$195k - $229k12d
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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.
