Job Title: Full Stack Product Engineer

Company Name: Obvious

Job Details: $220k-$300k/yrRemoteFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/8ec03pyzbdfrfg0j

Job Description: Posted 4mo agoFull Stack Product Engineer@ ObviousView All JobsWebsiteUnited States$220k-$300k/yrRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:Develop features, Ship product, Collaborate designRequirements Summary:Strong full-stack experience with TypeScript and React; experience integrating AI/LLM in applications; ship features end-to-end; excellent communication; able to work in a fast-paced startup environment.Technical Tools Mentioned:TypeScript, React, APIs, Frontend development, Backend development, AI/LLM integration
Full-Stack Product EngineerAbout ObviousWe’re building an AI‑native workspace—an operating system for work that puts co‑intelligence at the center. Start with data or an idea, describe your goal, and Obvious goes to work: running analysis, searching the web, writing documents, generating tables, designing presentations, visualizing data, building dashboards, and more.As Steve Jobs imagined the personal computer as a bicycle for the mind, Obvious imagines AI as a garden for the mind. Less mechanical acceleration. More organic cultivation.What if, instead of just vibe coding, you could vibe‑work? What if getting from idea to done wasn’t so opaque, stubborn, and high‑latency?What if there was a way to consistently deliver work that feels like it came from the best version of you on your best day?That’s Obvious.Why we're hiring for this roleWhile we've made significant progress with our AI features like search, data enrichment, modes, artifact generation, coding, and more, we're just scratching the surface of what's possible.We need engineers who can bridge the gap between powerful AI models and production-ready experiences that solve real user problems.This isn't just about writing prompts – it's about building resilient systems that can handle the unique challenges of working with AI at scale and can solve some of the industry's most interesting problems like memory, agent-to-agent collaboration, non-deterministic repeatability, and more.We are small and talent-dense. Among our founding team, we have world-class builders, former founders, and leaders from companies like Netflix, Google, Uber, Meta, Instacart, Shopify, Apple, and Twitter. If you're excited to solve some of the world's most challenging problems and build Al that can deliver on real-world objectives, join us.In this role you will:Drive full-stack feature development from conception to deployment, taking ownership of key product initiativesShip a lot of product and talk directly to usersCollaborate on design and implementation of user-facing features that improve user experienceBuild robust, scalable, and performant web applications using modern frontend and backend technologiesIdentify opportunities for optimization and enhancement in existing systemsContribute to architectural decisions that shape the future of our productSet the industry standard for the UX of agent productsOptimize prompts, fine-tune model behavior, and evaluate performanceYou will thrive in this role if you have:A proven record of exceptional achievements and impactWillingness to work hard, move fast and grow quickly in a rapidly changing environmentAn exceptional ability to learnSolid full-stack foundation: from building React components to developing APIs to integrating with third-party servicesStrong proficiency with TypeScript, React, and modern frontend development practicesExperience working directly on user-facing products and understanding user needsStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailExcellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionallyHave a humble attitude, an eagerness to help your colleagues, and a desire to do whatever it takes to make the team succeedBuild tools to accelerate your own (and your teammates') workflows, but only when off-the-shelf solutions won't doExperience with Al/LLM integration in applicationsNice to have:Background building coding agents, multi-agent systems, or working on productivity toolsPrevious experience at a high-growth startupContributions to open-source projectsStrong opinions on agent orchestration and designing system promptsThis role may not be a fit if:You prefer working exclusively on backend systems without user interactionYou're uncomfortable with the pace and changing priorities of a startup environmentYou require highly structured requirements and aren't comfortable with ambiguity#LI-RemoteWhat you'll get at Obvious(Available for US-based full-time employees only)Competitive compensation—optimized for you and your future.Meaningful equity—you’ll own a real piece of something that could be huge.Founding team influence—your voice will shape direction.Creative freedom—evolve and steer both current and future product identity.Platform to shine—use Obvious’s reach to amplify your personal brand and design voice.Room to grow—as we scale, opportunities are limitless.In-person hackathons—we’re semi‑distributed and regularly meet in person to lock in and build together.Excellent benefits—fully covered health, vision, and dental, 401k match, parental leave, home office stipend, and more.Work comfortably—choose between a $10,000 home office makeover stipend or paid co-working spaces.