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Software Engineer, Core Product

Character.AI· Technical Staff - Engineering
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Hybrid (Redwood City, CA)$150k - $300k + equityFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Core Product engineer focused on front-end development to build highly performant, visually appealing interfaces and establish design systems, collaborating with design and product to deliver engaging user experiences for Character.AI.

Responsibilities

  • Develop highly performant, visually appealing, and user-friendly interfaces that push the boundaries of what's possible.
  • Enhance and refine our user interface, focusing on engaging our users by fulfilling their needs, desires, and expectations.
  • Collaborate closely with the design team to translate visionary concepts into tangible user experiences and product interfaces.
  • Establish, evolve, and maintain design foundations, systems, and patterns for the team, setting the bar for product consistency and quality.
  • Collaborate with others to define and implement new product features and design patterns

Qualifications

  • Experience as a Front-End or Full-Stack Software Engineer with a strong focus on user experience and design systems
  • Deep understanding of Typescript, React, React Native, Tailwind, HTML, and modern front-end best practices.
  • Demonstrated experience with building features and experiences for consumer products
  • Passion for pixel-perfect UI, attention to detail, and craft and polish
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced development environment and deliver timely results
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across engineering, product, design, and data

Skills

Required:Front-End DevelopmentTypescriptReactTailwindHTML
Nice to have:React Native

Benefits

  • Top-notch health coverage for you & your family, with majority of the premium covered
  • Generous 401(K) contribution
  • Paid parental leave up to 20 weeks
  • 4 weeks of PTO
  • Daily in-office catering plus a monthly Doordash stipend
  • Monthly wellness stipend
Last updated Jul 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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