Senior Software Engineer

About the role About Us Tavus is a research lab pioneering human computing. We’re building AI Humans: a new interface that closes the gap between people and machines, free from the friction of today’s systems. Our real-time human simulation models let machines see, hear, respond, and even look real—enabling meaningful, face-to-face conversations. AI Humans combine the emotional intelligence of humans with the reach and reliability of machines, making them capable, trusted agents available 24/7, in every language, on our terms. Imagine a therapist anyone can afford. A personal trainer that adapts to your schedule. A fleet of medical assistants that can give every patient the attention they need. With Tavus, individuals, enterprises, and developers can all build AI Humans to connect, understand, and act with empathy at scale. We’re a Series A company backed by world-class investors including Sequoia Capital, Y Combinator, and Scale Venture Partners. Be part of shaping a future where humans and machines truly understand each other. The Role We're hiring a Senior Software Engineer (Frontend) to be a technical driver on the Tavus Platform. This is a very hands-on role focused primarily on React, with occasional backend work. This isn't your first rodeo - you've build from 0-1 before, you have strong opinions about architecture and design, and you know how to ship polished, high-performing web experiences. You'll work closely with design, product, and engineering leadership to build intuitive and beautiful experiences, fast. Your Mission Jump into our existing React codebase and own the development and delivery of platform features, from ideation to launch while upholding a high UX bar Help shape the future for how users interact with our SoTA models by partnering closely with our Conversational Video Interface and Design teams Contribute across the full product stack as needed to ensure seamless product continuity Requirements You're a frontend nerd. You care about frontend internals and leverage your expertise to deliver beautiful user experiences You've worked on multiple consumer-facing products, ideally from scratch You care deeply about design and user experience - you have strong taste and the confidence to defend it You bring a senior mindset: you set direction, own decisions, and gets things over the finish line. Shipping is a skilled and you've honed it You thrive in startup environments where you can be autonomous, opinionated, and fast-moving You communicate the complex with incredible clarity and leverage your communication abilities to teach others Nice-to-Haves Experience with React Native and mobile development Exposure to LLMs, video, or AI/ML-powered products Extensive Fullstack experience