Join a world-class team building AI Humans that close the gap between people and machines. As a Senior Product Engineer, you will drive the development of sub-second latency video interfaces and conversational AI platforms. You will work across the stack to create empathetic, real-time digital agents that redefine human-computer interaction at scale.
Senior Product Engineer at Sequoia-backed Series B AI research lab
Are you ready to build the future of human-computer interaction? This Sequoia-backed Series B AI research lab is hiring a Senior Product Engineer to develop real-time AI Humans that see, hear, and respond with empathy. With a fresh $40M in funding and a team from Y Combinator and Scale Venture Partners, you'll own the platform that powers sub-second latency conversational video. If you're a React expert with a passion for 0→1 product builds and a drive to ship generational technology in San Francisco, this is the career-defining role you've been looking for.
Overview
Role overview
Company
Tavus
Sequoia-backed Series B AI research lab pioneering real-time human simulation
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Lead the development of the platform, spending 70% of your time on performant React frontend experiences and 30% on backend API and system integrations.
- Collaborate directly with founders and design leadership to move features from 0→1, shaping both the technical stack and the user experience.
- Own the end-to-end delivery of high-polish features, ensuring seamless continuity across the full product stack while maintaining sub-second latency standards.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- You have a proven track record of building and shipping consumer-facing products from scratch at high-growth startups.
- You possess deep expertise in React and modern web technologies, paired with a strong design sensibility and the ability to defend high UX standards.
- You are actively building in the AI space, with hands-on experience in LLM integrations, conversational interfaces, or real-time AI-powered product workflows.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Work at the cutting edge of generative media with a team that recently closed a $40M Series B led by Sequoia Capital, Y Combinator, and Scale Venture Partners.
- High-impact ownership where you will define the architecture and product direction of real-time conversational video technology used for therapy, training, and medical assistance.
- Join an elite research lab environment that combines the speed of a startup with the technical depth of a pioneering AI simulation company.
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How Jack & Jill work together
Meet Jack
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How does this work?
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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.