# Software Engineer \| Fullstack at Formal

> Onsite · United States · Unspecified · Full-stack · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/ashby%3Aformal%3Ad7f3b451-2595-49df-a58a-e6e5357f9952 (read 2026-11-06).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Formal](https://alderhq.app/companies/formal)
- Location text: San Francisco
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · United States (evidence: "Location: San Francisco")
- Posted: 2025-05-03 (552 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/formal/d7f3b451-2595-49df-a58a-e6e5357f9952
- Skills listed (inferred): TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Next.js, Vue, Go, Kafka, Kubernetes, Terraform, Figma

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (SF Bay Area, n 112): p25 $168k, median $200k, p75 $254k

## Description (the employer's text)

### About Formal

Formal is building a network security platform for the AI era. As agents gain access to sensitive data and production systems, organizations need control over the actions they take and the data they receive. We enforce those controls directly in the network path, with a shared policy layer for humans and agents across databases, infrastructure, APIs, and AI tools.

We are trusted by leading companies such as Cursor, Decagon, Notion, and more to solve problems across data security and compliance, data quality management, and infrastructure access.

Formal is backed by top-tiers VCs including Thrive Capital and Y Combinator with angel investors that include executives and founders from Datadog, Clickhouse, Plaid, and Vanta.

### About the Role

Formal is on a mission to build the best engineering team and we're looking for people who want to make outsized impact on shaping the product and building the company.

Our ideal candidate has a deep understanding of building scalable systems, a strong sense of ownership, and enjoys owning projects from inception to scaling it in production.

Our tech stack currently involves Typescript, NextJS, Shadcn, Vercel, and Golang

### What you'll do

Continuously improve the performance and reliability of our frontend application by optimizing code and identifying areas for enhancement.

Enhance existing features by incorporating user feedback and implementing improvements to usability and design.

Take ownership of the frontend architecture, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.

Lead any initiative you think may have a strong impact on Formal.

### What You Need

Relevant software development experience building data-intensive software platforms

Strong expertise in a modern framework (e.g. React, Vue.js) and proficiency with some backend language (we use Go)

Experience with streaming data processing frameworks such as Apache Kafka and Google Pub/Sub

Some experience with underlying infrastructure primitives like Kubernetes and Terraform

Experience in building scalable, responsive, and cross-browser compatible web applications

Solid understanding of frontend development principles, including testing, performance optimization, code modularity, and accessibility

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle complex technical challenges with innovative solutions

Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

### Nice-to-Haves

Early engineer at a hyper-growth startup.

Extensive experience designing applications on Figma

Experience contributing to a design framework

Experience with UI/UX and product design

### Compensation

This role offers cash compensation and stock options.

The positioning of offers within a certain range depends on various factors, including: candidate experience, qualifications, skills, business requirements, and geographical location.

### Benefits (for U.S.-based full-time employees)

100% medical, dental & vision insurance coverage for you

Partially covered for your dependents

Flexible PTO

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