Senior Software Engineer - AI Intelligence & Retrieval (San Francisco) at Hard Yaka
About the role
A leading startup in venture capital is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their San Francisco hub. The role involves designing AI-driven features and building large-scale data services. Ideal candidates will have strong Go programming skills and experience with search systems like OpenSearch. Collaboration in the office at least twice a week is required. A competitive salary starting at $200,000 is offered, alongside a benefits package. J-18808-Ljbffr
Interview process at Hard Yaka
General interview process (this company's specific loop isn't published - reach out if you have insider info).
- Recruiter phone screen - typically 20-40 min
- Technical screen - 1 coding problem or take-home; format varies by company
- Onsite / virtual loop - typically 4-6 rounds over 2-3 weeks; exact split of coding, systems design, and behavioral varies by role and location
Platforms used: unknown — MiPrep tested compatible with major platforms
How to prepare
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