Software Engineer, Product

About Harmonic At Harmonic, we believe the future of AI depends on proof. Most AI makes its best guess. Aristotle uses formal methods and reinforcement learning to check its own reasoning and results. AI agents can write software in seconds, but edge cases and silent bugs still get through. We're building the verification engine to find them before code ships. With support for C and Verilog, Aristotle is built for the hardware and software where failure is expensive. Backed by some of the world’s most prominent investors, we are intentionally scaling an elite technical team. Try Aristotle for yourself here ! About the Role We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to drive both Aristotle’s architecture and infrastructure. In this role, you will be building robust backend services and delivering polished, performant user interfaces. We are looking for a driven self-starter who wants to own systems from inception, with a proven track record of architecting applications from the ground up, building scalable services, and delivering high-performance, reliable systems. Key Responsibilities Own the end-to-end product development, collaborating with our Head of Product and designer while maintaining high-performance backend infrastructure Architect and optimize full-stack components to efficiently process and render complex, interactive data streams Design, implement, and maintain scalable APIs and data flow architectures Partner closely with design, research, and leadership to translate complex technical capabilities into functional, intuitive, and feature-rich user interactions Manage and scale backend systems and cloud infrastructure to ensure reliability and observability Architect and maintain the technical infrastructure supporting our core platform integrations and public-facing web systems Minimum Qualifications BS in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent industry experience 5+ years of hands-on relevant industry experience building production applications at scale Proficiency with TypeScript, React, or similar modern web technologies, alongside strong proficiency in Python for backend logic and data pipelines Deep experience designing distributed systems, RESTful/GraphQL APIs, and integrating frontend components with backend services Experience collaborating with design, product, research, and infrastructure teams to ship user-facing products from concept to launch Proven experience authoring clean, performant code for scalable backend architectures Experience with modern software development practices including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build and deployment processes, and testing Experience with experimentation and iterative development process Proven work ethic, self-motivation, and a passion for building impactful products Proven track record operating successfully in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Preferred Qualifications Prior experience building high-throughput messaging pipelines or real-time data systems Experience with building complex web user applications Demonstrated product sense in partnerships with design, product, research, and infrastructure engineers Experience as a founder or early engineer building a product from scratch from ideation to launch What We Offer Unlimited PTO 401(k) matching 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits for employees and 50% coverage for dependents. Harmonic offers varied health coverage options to select what is best for you and your family. Health Savings Account (HSA) available for qualifying health plans Equal Opportunity Statement Harmonic is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.