Job Details

Overview

Pave is building the industry's leading compensation platform, combining the world's largest real-time compensation dataset with deep expertise in AI and machine learning. Our platform helps 8,500+ companies make confident compensation decisions.

Top tier companies use Pave to benchmark compensation, and we are backed by leading investors. The future of pay is real-time and predictive, and we continue to expand our platform and its capabilities.

Core Platform

The Core Platform team sits at the center of Pave Engineering, bridging product and platform engineering. We build foundational services, APIs, and abstractions that enable teams to ship enterprise-grade software with speed and confidence. In this role you'll own critical services like user authentication and authorization, as well as the foundational data infrastructure and models powering Pave's compensation intelligence platform. Success requires strong systems thinking and the ability to drive large, complex initiatives across the organization.

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of full-time backend engineering experience building data-intensive applications, ideally utilizing modern web technologies such as TypeScript and Node.js
• Strong computer science fundamentals and familiarity with modern design patterns
• Experience with data infrastructure, pipelines/ETLs, and data modeling; exposure to ML/AI workflows is a plus
• Execution-oriented. You thrive in fast-paced environments and bias toward action
• Growth mindset. Eager to learn new technologies and problem domains

Compensation

Salary is just one component of Pave's total compensation package. Your total rewards package includes equity, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, an unlimited PTO policy, and region-specific benefits. Your level is based on interview performance and experience.

The targeted cash compensation for this position is (level depends on experience and performance in the interview process):

$140,000 - $196,000

Life @ Pave

Headquartered in San Francisco with regional hubs in New York City, Salt Lake City, and the United Kingdom. We maintain a hybrid model with in-person collaboration on select days to foster innovation and relationships.

Benefits

Career advancement drives everything—roles expand, responsibilities deepen, and compensation rises with your growth.

• Complete Health Coverage: Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your family
• Time off & Flexibility: Flexible PTO and the ability to work from anywhere in the world for a period
• Meals & Snacks: Lunch & dinner stipends and fully stocked kitchens
• Professional Development: Quarterly education stipend
• Family Support: Parental leave
• Commuter Assistance: Commuter stipend for in-person collaboration

Vision & Mission

Vision: Unlock a labor market built on trust. Mission: Build confidence in every compensation decision.

Ready to apply?

Are you ready to help our customers make smarter, more effective compensation decisions?

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development