Founding Backend / Infra Engineer
About the job
- Technically strong, with solid fundamentals in programming and systems design.
- Able to learn quickly and investigate unfamiliar problems in depth.
- Detail-oriented, with a focus on quality and correctness.
- Experience with Node.js and Python.
- Build scalable infrastructure that transforms fragmented web data into a clean, searchable platform.
- Build web crawlers that scrape job listings in real time.
- Build recommender systems that help people discover relevant opportunities.
- Ship product changes that directly shape how people find job opportunities.
- An interest in security and reverse-engineering.
About the company
HiringCafe is a job search engine that collects legitimate job postings directly from company career pages, aiming to reduce noise from traditional job boards. It uses AI to crawl thousands of company websites several times a day, ensuring listings are current and links go straight to the employer’s application portal. The platform offers granular filters (role, location, company size, experience level) and salary information when available, plus an Application Tracker to save roles and manage searches. Revenue comes from employers via promoted listings and an optional Talent Network that connects companies with interested candidates. Unlike generic boards, HiringCafe focuses on ghost listings and fake posts, providing direct-to-employer, scam-free job discovery. The goal is to help job seekers find relevant, legitimate opportunities efficiently while giving employers a straightforward channel to reach candidates.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$6.8M
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
2022
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 2026 funding: Spark Capital led $6.8 million pre-seed, accelerating growth.
- HiringCafe claims 2 million monthly users and millions of live jobs in 2026.
- Free Application Tracker and resume-matching AI reduce friction for job seekers.
What critics are saying
- Indeed and ZipRecruiter launched ChatGPT job search apps in 2026.
- HiringCafe depends on scraping employer pages; blocking or rate limits break coverage.
- If employers keep preferred channels inside incumbents, HiringCafe becomes a thin commodity layer.
What makes HiringCafe unique
- HiringCafe indexes company career pages directly, cutting recruiter spam and duplicates.
- Ali Mir and Hamed Nilforoshan pair Meta, DoorDash, Rippling, and Stanford credibility.
- Its 2026 AI Talent Agent searches millions of jobs from a live index.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Relocation Assistance
- Company Equity