Senior Software Engineer (+ Equity) at CommodityAI

This is a job that Jill, our AI Recruiter, is recruiting for on behalf of one of our customers. She will pick the best candidates from Jack's network. The next step is to speak to Jack. Job Title Senior Software Engineer Salary Not Disclosed + Equity Company Description CommodityAI is a YC W24-backed startup building the operating system for the global commodities industry. Supported by Rebel Fund and the founders of YouTube and Reddit, the company manages billions in contract value by using AI to automate manual operations across energy, metals, and agricultural supply chains as they approach Series A. Job Description As a Senior Software Engineer at CommodityAI, you will architect core technical pillars for an industry-scale operating system. You will build high-throughput backend APIs and production AI agents that transform unstructured data into deterministic trade insights. Working directly with founders, you'll solve complex logistical challenges while scaling infrastructure for global transaction volumes. Location San Francisco, USA Why this role is remarkable Join a fast-growing YC W24 company backed by tech royalty, including the founders of YouTube and Reddit, as they approach a Series A milestone.Directly influence the architecture of a platform managing billions of dollars in transaction value for the foundational sectors of global trade.Operate in a high-trust, low-bureaucracy environment in San Francisco where you have a direct seat at the table alongside the founding team. What You Will Do Design and scale robust backend APIs and data pipelines using Python and Go to process massive commercial contract volumes.Architect agentic AI systems and structured extraction pipelines that turn chaotic PDFs and emails into reliable, production-ready data.Own end-to-end product features across the full stack, from sophisticated data orchestration to clean, intuitive user workflows in React. The ideal candidate Brings 6+ years of engineering experience, with a proven track record as a core contributor at high-growth startups or early technical leadership.Possesses hands-on expertise deploying production AI/LLM systems, specifically focusing on structured outputs, retrieval-augmented generation, or complex agent orchestration.Demonstrates strong business curiosity and technical judgment, effectively translating messy real-world logistics into elegant, high-performance code and pragmatic engineering trade-offs. Who are Jack & Jill? Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support. And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate. How does this work? Jack's an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack's network.If it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro. In the meantime, if you'd like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives. We never post fake jobs This isn't a trick. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jack's network. Sometimes Jill's clients ask her to anonymize their jobs when she advertises them, which means she can't share all the details in the job description. We appreciate this can make them look a bit suspect, but there isn't much we can do about it. Give Jack a spin! You could land this role. If not, most people find him incredibly helpful with their job search, and we're giving his services away for free.