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Software Engineer - Core Platform

Pave
CompanyPave
CategoryEngineering
LocationSan Francisco
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted9 Dec 2025
Last verified30 Jul 2026
SourceEmployer career page (greenhouse)
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Description
Who We Are At Pave, we're building the industry’s leading compensation platform, combining the world's largest real-time compensation dataset with deep expertise in AI and machine learning. Our platform is perfecting the art and science of pay to give 8,500+ companies unparalleled confidence in every compensation decision. Top tier companies like OpenAI, McDonald’s, Instacart, Atlassian, Synopsys, Stripe, Databricks, and Waymo use Pave, transforming every pay decision into a competitive advantage. $190+ billion in total compensation spend is managed in our workflows, and 70% of Forbes AI 50 use Pave to benchmark compensation. The future of pay is real-time & predictive, and we’re making it happen right now. We’ve raised $160M in funding from leading investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, Y Combinator, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Craft Ventures. Core Platform @ Pave The Core Platform team sits at the center of Pave Engineering, bridging product and platform engineering. We build the foundational services, APIs, and abstractions that enable every team to ship enterprise-grade software with speed and confidence. In this role, you’ll own critical services like user authentication and authorization, as well as the foundational data infrastructure and models powering Pave’s compensation intelligence platform. Success in this role requires strong systems thinking and the ability to drive large, complex initiatives across the organization. Learn more about our engineering principles  here ! What You'll Bring 3+ years of backend engineering experience building data intensive applications, ideally utilizing modern web technologies such as TypeScript and Node.js Strong product intuition with the ability to design generalized platform solutions that solve cross-product challenges Hands-on experience with data infrastructure, data pipelines/ ETLs, data modeling; ML/AI platform experience a plus Experience leading large technical projects with high ambiguity and numerous stakeholders Execution-driven mindset: You thrive in fast-paced environments, bias toward action, and ship thoughtful solutions with maintainability and scalability in mind Our stack includes:  TypeScript, Node.js, MySQL, Prisma, and React, hosted on GCP Compensation, It's What We Do. At Pave, we believe compensation should be as thoughtful as the people we hire. Your total rewards package includes meaningful equity, best-in-class medical, dental, and vision coverage, unlimited PTO, and region-specific benefits designed around your life — not just your role. Your level and compensation are determined by your experience and how you show up throughout the interview process. We're always happy to walk you through how we think about leveling — just ask. Targeted cash compensation for this role: P2: $141,100 - $190,900 P3: $166,600 - $225,400 P4: $195,500 - $264,500   Benefits @ Pave At Pave, growth isn't a perk — it's the point. As you develop, your role expands, your responsibilities deepen, and your compensation reflects the impact you're making. What we offer: Your Health, Fully Covered: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, with a range of options designed to meet you where you are. Time That's Actually Yours: Flexible PTO and the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to a month — because life doesn't pause, and neither should you. Fuel for the Work: Lunch and dinner stipends plus fully stocked kitchens, so you can stay energized without thinking twice about it. Room to Keep Growing: A quarterly education stipend to invest in the skills and knowledge that matter most to you. Support When It Matters Most: Robust parental leave so you can be fully present for the moments that count. Getting Here, Made Easier: A commuter stipend to support the in-person collaboration that makes gr
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Software Engineer - Core Platform — Pave · Job Opportunities API