Software Engineer Jobs
The generalist role. Solve problems across the stack at fast-moving startups.
Find Software Engineer JobsWhat is a Software Engineer?
Software engineer is a general term covering any development work. At startups, software engineers often work across areas as needed—frontend, backend, infrastructure, or data. Flexibility and problem-solving matter more than specialization.
Salary Ranges
Typical Responsibilities
Build features across the product
Debug and fix issues anywhere in the stack
Participate in code reviews
Contribute to technical decisions
Collaborate with product and design
On-call and incident response
Required Skills
Nice to Have
Career Path
Interview Tips
Practice Coding Problems
Most software engineer interviews include coding challenges. LeetCode easy/medium problems cover the majority of what you'll see.
Know Your Projects
Be ready to discuss any project on your resume in depth: challenges, decisions, trade-offs, and what you learned.
Ask Good Questions
Prepare thoughtful questions about the team, product, and engineering culture. Shows genuine interest and helps you evaluate fit.
Communicate Your Thinking
Talk through your approach during technical problems. Interviewers want to see how you think, not just the final answer.
Profile Tips for Software Engineers
Frequently Asked Questions
Practically none at most companies. 'Engineer' is more common at tech companies and startups. Some argue 'engineer' implies more computer science fundamentals, but the terms are used interchangeably.
No. Many successful software engineers are self-taught, bootcamp graduates, or from other fields. What matters is your skills, projects, and ability to learn. Startups especially care more about ability than credentials.
Enough to pass interviews at companies you want to work at. For most startups, basic data structures and common patterns suffice. Practice LeetCode easy/medium problems and you'll be prepared for most startup interviews.
Early in your career, stay general—it gives you options and breadth. As you gain experience, you'll naturally develop specialties based on interest and opportunity. Let it happen organically.
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