Product Engineer (Senior/Staff)
About the role
Build and own core product features that power thousands of AI agents running in parallel to solve real logistics problems
Act as the connective tissue between engineering and customers, translating real business needs into reliable, scalable software
Design and implement data pipelines and backend systems built to grow from hundreds to millions of users
Ship end-to-end features in a SaaS environment where customers see the impact quickly
Collaborate with the engineering team on architecture, product decisions, and technical direction
Help define what great product engineering looks like at Pallet as an early team member
Responsibilities
- Build and own core product features that power thousands of AI agents running in parallel to solve real logistics problems
- Act as the connective tissue between engineering and customers, translating real business needs into reliable, scalable software
- Design and implement data pipelines and backend systems built to grow from hundreds to millions of users
- Ship end-to-end features in a SaaS environment where customers see the impact quickly
- Collaborate with the engineering team on architecture, product decisions, and technical direction
- Help define what great product engineering looks like at Pallet as an early team member
Requirements
4+ years of backend or full-stack experience with a track record of owning product surfaces or infrastructure (Mid); 6+ years with deeper architectural ownership and a focus on system quality and long-term maintainability (Senior)
Qualifications
- Strong backend and systems engineering fundamentals
- Experience owning core product or infrastructure in a SaaS or platform environment
- Someone who thinks about reliability, performance, and architecture, not just shipping
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving, in-person startup environment
- Excited to be in the office 5 days a week in SF's Financial District or our NYC satellite office
Skills
- Node.js
- TypeScript
- GraphQL
Benefits
- Health, Vision, and Dental benefits
- Flexible PTO
- Life Insurance and Accidental Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Generous salary and equity for all staff
- 401k option; helping you save for the future
- Yearly learning and development stipend
- Bus and Uber ride stipend if you ever have to work late in the office
- Remote office home stipend to get you comfy in your space
- Daily catered lunches provided
- Monthly happy hours
- Annual Company Offsites
Pay
$175,000 - $265,000 Full-time / Onsite (5 days/week)
Schedule
Full-time / Onsite (5 days/week)