Founding Engineer at clera | Palo Alto

Join clera as a Founding Engineer and be part of a pioneering team that is set to revolutionize the industry. As a core member of our startup, you will play a crucial role in shaping our technology stack and driving product development from the ground up. This is an exceptional opportunity for an innovative and motivated engineer who thrives in a dynamic env…

Our VisionAt Tinder, we believe in the excitement of forging new connections. Our mission is to keep the spark of human interaction alive, empowering millions across the globe to discover meaningful relationships. With a community of tens of millions of users, hundreds of millions of downloads, over 2 billion swipes, and more than 20 million matches daily, our influence spans across 190+ countries and is continually expanding.We collaborate to tackle intricate challenges. Beneath the surface simplicity of each match lies a profound exploration of human relationships, behavioral science, AI and ML, safety online and offline, cultural diversity, and the complexities of love and connection.Internship DurationThis internship will take place from June 1 to August 28, 2026.Work EnvironmentThis is a hybrid position that requires in-office collaboration three days a week in either Los Angeles or Palo Alto, California.Role OverviewAs a Backend Engineering Intern at Tinder, you will work closely with experienced engineers, contributing innovative solutions to enhance our backend infrastructure. We are committed to refining our architectural design and adopting cutting-edge technologies to continually evolve our application and redefine how people connect globally.

About UsAt Nectar Social, we are at the forefront of a transformative shift in how consumers discover, evaluate, and purchase products. The modern consumer is not swayed by conventional marketing techniques; instead, they cultivate relationships with brands through genuine social interactions, seek recommendations from trusted communities, and expect tailored experiences that resonate on a human level rather than a corporate one.We are pioneering an AI-native social operating system designed to facilitate this new era of commerce. Our vision is for every social interaction to strengthen the bond between brands and their audiences while generating authentic value for both parties. Our AI agents operate in real-time, providing actionable insights, linking engagement to revenue, and converting conversations into sales.Founded by former product and engineering leaders from Meta, we collaborate with innovative brands such as OLIPOP, Hatch, K18, and Little Spoon. After achieving product-market fit last year, we are experiencing rapid growth, having expanded our business tenfold in the past year, and we are actively hiring to meet increasing customer demand.Your RoleCreate AI-driven product experiences: You will develop features like conversation inboxes, AI-generated responses, and summaries of social interactions that yield actionable insights.Elevate application quality: Our app caters to thousands of users daily across diverse platforms. Your role will involve refining shared components, establishing consistent design patterns, and optimizing performance, enabling the team to deliver high-quality products more efficiently.Influence technical direction: You will create architectural documents, mentor fellow engineers, and lead discussions on design systems, performance enhancements, and build tools.Our technology stack includes React, TypeScript, Shadcn, Zustand, AWS, Postgres, and ClickHouse. We leverage AI tools thoughtfully to enhance daily operations, utilizing platforms like Cursor, Claude Code, Graphite, v0/Replit, and Granola.

About xAIAt xAI, we are committed to developing advanced AI systems that accurately interpret the universe and support humanity's quest for knowledge. Our agile team is comprised of highly motivated individuals who prioritize engineering excellence. We welcome those who relish challenges and are driven by curiosity. Operating with a flat organizational structure, we encourage hands-on contributions from all team members to fulfill our mission. Initiative and a track record of excellence are recognized and rewarded. Strong communication skills are essential for effectively sharing knowledge within our team.About the RoleThe Imagine Product team is at the forefront of transforming AI-enhanced media experiences for Grok users globally. In this pivotal role, you will architect and scale robust, high-performance systems that facilitate engaging, multi-modal media interactions—utilizing state-of-the-art AI for the seamless generation, processing, and delivery of a variety of media formats including images, videos, and audio. Your contributions will enhance real-time user experiences that captivate millions, turning sophisticated multimodal models into production-ready features. If you are a passionate problem-solver with a keen interest in AI and media technologies, and are eager to create scalable solutions that influence the future of consumer AI, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

About VoltaiVoltai is at the forefront of technology, developing innovative world models and intelligent agents that learn, evaluate, plan, and interact with the physical world. Our journey begins with creating advanced hardware, focusing on electronic systems and semiconductors, where artificial intelligence transcends human cognitive limitations.About Our TeamOur team, supported by leading Silicon Valley investors and Stanford University, includes former Stanford professors, SAIL researchers, Olympiad medalists, and industry leaders from renowned companies such as Google, AMD, Broadcom, and Marvell. We are proud to have former high-ranking officials, including a US Secretary of Defense and Senior Advisors to multiple US presidents, among us.

About VoltaiVoltai is at the forefront of developing advanced world models and agents that enable learning, evaluation, planning, experimentation, and interaction with the physical environment. Our initial focus is on understanding and building hardware, specifically electronic systems and semiconductors, where artificial intelligence can design and create beyond the limits of human cognition.About the TeamSupported by some of Silicon Valley’s most prestigious investors, Stanford University, and prominent figures including CEOs and Presidents from Google, AMD, Broadcom, and Marvell, our team comprises former Stanford professors, SAIL researchers, Olympiad medalists, CTOs of Synopsys & GlobalFoundries, and advisors who have served under four US presidents.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a team of engineers through agile sprint cycles and critical delivery milestones.Drive sprint planning and execution, from backlog refinement to sprint reviews and retrospectives.Prioritize engineering tasks based on business impact, technical debt, and resource limitations.Transform complex requirements from product and hardware teams into clear, actionable engineering tasks and user stories.Eliminate obstacles and enhance team efficiency through daily stand-ups, one-on-ones, and cross-team collaboration.Collaborate closely with product and design teams to maintain a balance between feature delivery and technical excellence.Monitor team performance through velocity tracking, sprint health assessments, and delivery metrics while fostering continuous improvement.

Join Artech Information Systems LLC as a Test Automation Developer, where you'll be instrumental in creating robust automated testing frameworks for our cutting-edge applications across iOS, Android, and Web platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest quality of our software products, enhance user experience, and contribute to continuous integration and delivery processes.

At SpaceX, we envision a future where humanity explores the stars. Our mission is to develop the technologies necessary to make life on Mars a reality. Join us in revolutionizing space travel and connectivity.Position: Full Stack Software Engineer (Starlink)As part of the SpaceX team, you will leverage our extensive experience in rocket and spacecraft development to enhance Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet service. With the largest satellite constellation, Starlink provides fast and reliable internet access to millions globally. Our operations encompass the design, construction, testing, and deployment of thousands of satellites along with consumer hardware and software solutions. We are seeking top-tier engineers to optimize Starlink's impact on communities and businesses worldwide.In this role, you will collaborate closely with both external clients and internal teams across various engineering disciplines to enhance the observability of our rapidly expanding network. Your contributions will empower Starlink users to efficiently manage their assets across aviation, maritime, and enterprise environments, while also enhancing key features across multiple platforms. Your expertise will be crucial in the successful development of mission-critical, high-performance web applications. You may work within various sub-teams, including:Internal Tooling & DevelopmentWeb Application DevelopmentConsumer Platform Development

Role Overview Pylon is looking for a Backend Engineer focused on integrations to help expand connections with a range of platforms. This role centers on designing and building backend systems that support seamless integrations and reliable data flows. What You Will Do Develop backend solutions that enable integrations with external services and platforms Collaborate with teams across engineering, product, and other functions to deliver integration features Contribute to the stability and scalability of backend services that support Pylon’s business Location This position is based in Palo Alto.

About the Role Pylon is looking for a Backend Engineer focused on Underwriting to help build and improve backend systems that support our underwriting operations. This position is based in Palo Alto. What You Will Do Work closely with teams across the company to design, implement, and refine backend systems for underwriting Develop solutions that prioritize scalability and efficiency Align backend architecture with Pylon’s business objectives

Role overview Pinterest is seeking a Principal Engineer to join the Online Systems team, based in either San Francisco or Palo Alto. This position centers on designing and building scalable systems that serve millions of users. The focus is on enhancing user engagement and optimizing the performance of Pinterest's online platforms. What you will do Architect and develop large-scale applications built for high-traffic environments Collaborate with engineering, product, and design teams to deliver reliable solutions Lead technical decisions that influence the direction of Pinterest's online systems

Whop is building a unified platform for payments, business launches, and networking, serving individuals and enterprises in over 144 countries. The company processes more than $3 billion in annual payouts and continues to grow rapidly, backed by major investors such as Insight, Bain Capital Ventures, A*, Peter Thiel, and Tether. The team includes experienced entrepreneurs and product leaders from Meta and Robinhood. This Backend Engineer position centers on the Ads Pixel team in Palo Alto, CA. The role focuses on building and maintaining the systems that power Whop’s business growth by ensuring accurate, real-time data flows between Whop, business owners, CRMs, and advertising networks. What you will do Manage and expand the event pipeline that sends Whop’s first-party conversion data to integrated ad platforms and CRMs. Design and build new data destinations, handling authentication, schema mapping, identity matching, deduplication, retries, and backfilling. Improve match rates by advancing identity resolution, hashing, and normalization processes. Increase observability to track event delivery, matching, and attribution across conversions and destinations. Work closely with the ad networks team to connect ad spend with results. Requirements 5+ years in a software development role. Comfortable working in a startup setting where information may be incomplete. Strong curiosity and a drive to improve the product. Proven ability to ship fast, reliable software with close attention to detail. Experience in backend engineering, especially with data pipelines and real-time data processing. Learn more about Whop at whop.com.

Join us as an Android Engineering Intern at Tinder, where you will work alongside seasoned engineers to design, develop, and implement innovative features that engage millions of users globally. This role emphasizes collaboration in a dynamic, technical environment aimed at enhancing app architecture, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, and delivering an unparalleled user experience. The internship program runs from June 1 to August 28, 2026, with a hybrid work model requiring in-office presence three days a week in either Los Angeles or Palo Alto, California.

Speechify seeks a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Windows and desktop applications. This position plays a central role in designing, building, and launching software that enhances accessibility and improves the user experience. Role overview This engineer will help shape key technical decisions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality desktop products. The work centers on both the technical direction and the day-to-day development of user-facing features. What you will do Design and develop desktop applications for Windows platforms Drive improvements in accessibility and usability Guide technical choices that impact product quality Work closely with teams across Speechify to ensure smooth product delivery Requirements Experience building Windows or desktop applications Ability to make and communicate technical decisions Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams

Join a Transformative CompanyPalantir Technologies is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge software that enables organizations to make data-driven decisions and streamline operations. Our innovative platforms empower partners to tackle significant challenges, such as developing lifesaving medications, predicting supply chain interruptions, and locating missing persons.Role OverviewAs part of Palantir's defense product division, you will contribute to mission-critical applications designed for modern military operations. Our products facilitate secure data integration and visualization, allowing for the creation of complex systems, including common operating pictures, alert triaging systems, and resource allocation tools powered by advanced machine learning models. These tools are essential for daily operations in military command centers and on the battlefield, relied upon by our global clientele.As a Backend Software Engineer at Palantir, you will play a pivotal role in reshaping how organizations harness data. You will engage in every phase of the product lifecycle, from conception and design to prototyping and deployment. Collaboration is key; you will work alongside both technical and non-technical team members to grasp our clients' challenges and develop effective solutions. We promote inter-team mobility to foster the sharing of insights, skills, and experiences, allowing you to expand your knowledge across various technologies and product facets. You will work autonomously, making independent decisions while being supported by a community that encourages your growth as a technical contributor and engineering leader.Your daily tasks will be dynamic, adjusting to user demands and technical challenges. One day, you might join forces with fellow engineers to design a new system that supports a unique workflow; the next, you could be optimizing performance for low-latency operational requirements.Our Product Development teams consist of small groups of Software Engineers, each dedicated to specific product aspects, collaborating to enhance user workflows and continuously improve our software's efficiency and reliability.We are seeking passionate engineers eager to tackle real-world challenges and empower developers and end-users to maximize their productivity. If you are driven to create reliable, high-performance, and scalable systems while designing robust APIs and components, we encourage you to apply.

Role Overview Latitude is looking for a Senior Software Engineer focused on Test Infrastructure. This role centers on strengthening testing frameworks to help deliver reliable software. The position is available in Pittsburgh, PA, Palo Alto, CA, or Detroit, MI. What You Will Do Work closely with teams across engineering, product, and QA to support development efforts. Design, build, and maintain test infrastructure that supports software quality. Help improve and extend frameworks used for automated and manual testing.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies brings together two established automotive companies to advance electric vehicle technology. The joint team focuses on software-defined vehicles, combining strengths in connectivity, artificial intelligence, and security to shape a more connected and sustainable transportation future. Role overview The Senior Fullstack Software Engineer will join a team dedicated to building custom software tools that assist testing, development, manufacturing, and service functions throughout the vehicle development lifecycle. This work aims to improve production efficiency and manufacturing quality, while providing actionable insights to internal partners through both APIs and user interfaces. This position involves contributing to software architecture, design, and implementation for a diagnostics tool supporting new vehicle designs. Turning data into insights and supporting continuous improvement across teams are central to the role. What you will do Develop and improve software tools used across the vehicle lifecycle Build APIs and user interfaces to deliver insights and support internal teams Contribute to the architecture, design, and implementation of diagnostics solutions Drive improvements in manufacturing quality and production efficiency Requirements Experience building fullstack software, including API services and user interfaces Comfort working collaboratively across functions Action-oriented approach and enthusiasm for solving new challenges Willingness to learn and contribute to a mission-driven team Location and reporting This role can be based in Palo Alto, CA, Irvine, CA, or Normal, IL. The Senior Fullstack Software Engineer reports to the Senior Staff Tech Lead Manager of Software and Systems.

Join Rivian as a Staff Android Software Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of electric vehicles. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing our Android applications to deliver an exceptional user experience for our customers. If you are passionate about technology and innovation, we want to hear from you!

At Mindrobotics, we are on the cutting edge of robotic technology, and we're seeking passionate Robotics Software Engineers to join our innovative team. In this role, you will harness your expertise in developing high-performance middleware and runtime systems tailored for robotic platforms. If you thrive on crafting low-latency execution frameworks, optimizing inter-process communication, and establishing robust CI/CD deployment pipelines that enhance system stability, this position is perfect for you. We value agile engineers who seamlessly integrate low-level performance optimizations with an exceptional user experience, from Dockerization to creating intuitive operator interfaces.

Join our dynamic team at Artech Information Systems LLC as a Test Automation Developer, where you will leverage your Python expertise to develop innovative automated testing solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and streamline testing processes. If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!