Outset

About the Company

Backed by YC, Outset is a new startup revolutionizing the qualitative research landscape by harnessing the power of ChatGPT to conduct in-depth interviews at scale. Our AI-driven platform enables researchers to conduct thousands of interviews simultaneously in any language, uncovering the 'why' behind participant responses. Outset's innovative AI interviewer not only moderates rich conversations but also probes deeper to extract valuable insights that drive better decision-making.

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Company Name

Outset

Job Title

Backend Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Backend Software Engineer Role Summary: Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that power AI‑moderated user interview technology. Lead the implementation of real‑time data processing and large language model integration, ensuring production‑grade reliability and performance. Expectations: - Deliver production‑ready backend solutions from concept to deployment. - Partner with leadership (CTO/CEO) on technical strategy and product direction. - Prototype and iterate on new features with direct user feedback. Key Responsibilities: - Architect and build high‑throughput APIs using Python/Django. - Design, optimize, and maintain data pipelines for real‑time interview streams. - Implement and tune in‑house large language model services. - Deploy and manage services on AWS, ensuring scalability, security, and cost‑efficiency. - Resolve production incidents, conduct post‑mortems, and harden systems. - Collaborate cross‑functionally with design, research, and data teams. - Gather user insights to inform continuous product improvement. Required Skills: - 3+ years professional software engineering experience. - Proficient in Python and Django framework. - Strong knowledge of SQL databases, preference for PostgreSQL. - Hands‑on experience with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, etc.). - Familiarity with real‑time communication protocols (WebRTC) and streaming architectures. - Understanding of AI/ML infrastructure concepts (optional but desirable). - Excellent problem‑solving, debugging, and communication skills. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field. - AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer certification is preferred.

San francisco, United states

Hybrid

Junior

06-01-2026

Company Name

Outset

Job Title

Frontend Software Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title** Frontend Software Engineer **Role Summary** Design, develop, and deploy high‑performance, user‑centric web interfaces using React and Next.js. Collaborate with leadership to shape product strategy and ensure scalable, responsive solutions backed by real‑time data and comprehensive API integrations. **Expectations** - Minimum 3 years of production‑grade frontend development. - Strong command of JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Next.js. - Proven ability to build scalable, maintainable web applications. - Experience integrating with RESTful or GraphQL APIs. - Solid understanding of UI/UX design principles. - Bonus: knowledge of real‑time data visualization, WebRTC, or performance optimization. **Key Responsibilities** - Partner with CTO and CEO on technical strategy and product direction. - Create intuitive, accessible interfaces that meet enterprise user needs. - Build reusable, responsive components that interface with backend services. - Implement real‑time data visualizations to enhance user insights. - Oversee end‑to‑end project lifecycle from concept through production release. - Gather direct user feedback to continuously refine UI/UX. **Required Skills** - JavaScript / TypeScript - React - Next.js - Responsive design & CSS (flex, grid) - RESTful / GraphQL API integration - State management (e.g., Redux, Zustand, Context API) - Unit and integration testing (Jest, React Testing Library) - Version control (Git) **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

San francisco, United states

Hybrid

Junior

14-03-2026