Senior Software Engineer - Core Product

Software Engineer - Core Product We're seeking a Software Engineer - Core Product to help us reshape how millions of loans are serviced through artificial intelligence. As a Product Engineer at Salient, you'll build and enhance our AI platform that automates and improves every aspect of loan servicing - from payment processing to fraud prevention to customer support. You'll work directly on features that help lenders better serve their customers while improving compliance and reducing risk. Responsibilities Develop complete features across both frontend and backend layers of our application Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code with appropriate test coverage Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the technology stack Optimize application performance and scalability Own both product manager and software engineer responsibilities Balance technical considerations with user needs and business goals Incorporate customer feedback into product and features Requirements 4+ years of software engineering experience Strong Python proficiency Proven track record of shipping user-focused products Excellence in cross-functional collaboration and communication Deep empathy for user needs and passion for user experience Enjoy being hacky - getting something out to the customer as soon as possible Experience building scalable systems We're hiring for full stack and backend roles Ability to work 4 days a week from our San Francisco office (open to candidates willing to relocate) Nice to Have Experience in highly regulated industry Combination of both big tech and start-up experience Knowledge of auto loan servicing At Salient, we're building at the edge of AI - fast, focused, and with real ownership. Sprints and major launches move quickly, and we look for people who are energized by that pace and ready to collaborate in person 4 days a week in our San Francisco office. We also offer a benefits package designed to support our full-time employees: medical, dental, and vision coverage, a generous 401(k), and catered lunches.

Created: 2026-03-05