Software Engineer

OverviewPulse is tackling one of the most persistent challenges in data infrastructure: extracting accurate, structured information from complex documents at scale. We have a breakthrough approach to document understanding that combines intelligent schema mapping with fine-tuned extraction models where legacy OCR and other parsing tools consistently fail.We are a small, fast-growing team of engineers in San Francisco powering Fortune 100 enterprises, YC startups, public investment firms, and growth-stage companies. We are backed by tier 1 investors and growing quickly.What makes our tech special is our multi-stage architecture:Layout understanding with specialized component detection modelsLow-latency OCR models for targeted extractionAdvanced reading-order algorithms for complex structuresProprietary table structure recognition and parsingFine-tuned vision-language models for charts, tables, and figuresIf you are passionate about the intersection of computer vision, NLP, and data infrastructure, your work at Pulse will directly impact customers and shape the future of document intelligence.What we are looking for5 days in-office at our San Francisco officeEager to learn and adapt quicklyPrior startup or founding experience is a plusAbout the RoleDesign, build, and operate features that power extraction, review, and analytics. Work across the stack and ship measurable product improvements.ResponsibilitiesBuild backend services in Python and secure APIsShip front end features in React and TypeScript for our console and toolsImprove accuracy, latency, and reliability across the extraction pipelineWrite tests, own deployments, and monitor production healthCollaborate with design, ML, and customer-facing teamsRequirements2+ years building production software, new grads consideredProficiency in Python or TypeScript, plus SQLClear communication and bias to shipNice to haveFastAPI, Postgres, Redis, React, AWSSponsorshipSponsorship available.Compensation and benefitsCompetitive base salary plus equity, performance-based bonus, relocation assistance for Bay Area moves, daily meal stipend, medical, vision, and dental coverage.