Software Engineer - New Grad
At
Sentra
we embarked on an exciting journey to build a one-of-a-kind company memory to help growing startups overcome scaling challenges. At
Sentra
, we've developed a true AI teammate that understands an organization's context, goals, and culture - offering both ICs and leaders unprecedented transparency into what's happening across the company and strategic alignment.
Sentra is backed by
a16z
and
Together Fund
, working with leaders from the top tech companies in the valley. Our goal? To never let a company lose itself as it gets bigger.
What you’ll do
Build and ship production features across the stack: frontend, backend, or both, depending on your interests and strengths
Design and implement scalable systems that power core product experiences
Iterate and ship code with AI coding tools (cursor, claude code, etc)
Design and ship beautiful, high-performance user experiences for Sentra’s desktop and web app
Own features end-to-end: from scoping → implementation → iteration and improvement
Operate in a fast-paced, early-stage environment with real ownership and outsized impact
Learn quickly, take initiative, and grow alongside the product and company
What we’re looking for
Recent graduate or early-career engineer with strong fundamentals in computer science and software engineering
Interest in
frontend, backend, or full-stack development
(we’re open to all three)
Ability to work independently, learn quickly, and move fast in an ambiguous, early-stage environment
(we are a startup)
Backend / Full-Stack:
Experience with Python and building APIs
Familiarity with SQL databases and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS)
Interest in scalable systems and platform engineering
Bonus: exposure to LLMs, agentic frameworks, or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
Frontend / Full-Stack:
Experience building modern web UIs with React and TypeScript
Familiarity with component-based architecture, state management, and performance best practices
Strong product and visual sensibility (layout, spacing, typography, interaction states)
Experience with modern frontend tooling (e.g., Vite, Tailwind, testing frameworks)
Interest in simplifying complex workflows and data into interfaces that feel intuitive
What we offer
Competitive salary and equity
Free meals on in-office days
UberEats credits
Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
Equinox and other fitness/wellness memberships
Transportation stipend
Flexible time off
Compensation: 120k to 250k + 0.3 to 0.6%