Software Engineer, Full Stack

About Unit

Unit is an AI video company. We’re building GTV, a consumer product that combines creativity and automation to deliver a next‑generation video experience. Our team includes senior people from Instagram, TikTok, and NVIDIA. We’re based in San Francisco and backed by Khosla Ventures, Air Street Capital, and other leaders in AI.

Role Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Full Stack Software Engineer to join the GTV team. You’ll work closely with researchers, engineers, and designers to build our core products – taking ideas from prototype to launch. This role is for someone who loves building zero‑to‑one products and wants to reimagine the future of media.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop full‑stack products for GTV, including beautiful user interfaces, robust APIs, and scalable infrastructure
• Partner with researchers, engineers, and designers to integrate generative models and unlock new consumer use‑cases
• Build high‑quality product experiences with a focus on latency, usability, and visual craftsmanship
• Work with customers and creatives to understand their needs and translate them into effective product solutions

Requirements

• 3+ years of software engineering experience with proficiency in frontend (NextJS, Tailwind) and backend (NodeJS, Python)
• Industry experience with Vercel, AWS (S3, Lambda, RDS, SQS, ECS), FastAPI, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and other cloud services
• Deep understanding of UX design principles, real‑time applications, API design patterns, generative models, and distributed systems
• Proven ability to debug complex systems, navigate ambiguity, and take ownership of challenging problems
• Excellent communication and collaboration with research, engineering, and design teams

Bonus

• Prior work experience at early‑stage or high‑growth startups
• Familiarity with video generation, encoding, playback, and distribution
• Background in generative AI and consumer‑facing products

Compensation

• $175K-$250K base salary
• Competitive equity grant
• Top‑tier benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Daily dinner stipend
• Relocation support

Compensation Range: $175K - $250K