Full-Stack Software Engineer

About Subsense Subsense is a deep-tech company developing the world’s first non-surgical, bidirectional brain-computer interface powered by plasmonic and magnetoelectric nanoparticles. Our mission is to unlock direct communication between the human brain and AI - starting with medical applications such as stroke recovery and moving toward cognitive enhancement for healthy users. Headquartered in Palo Alto, Subsense brings together leading scientists and engineers to redefine the future of human–machine interaction. The Opportunity We're looking for a full-stack engineer who can build applications end to end and bring our software together into one cohesive system. This is a broad, hands-on role. You'll develop user interfaces, write Python across the stack, and integrate the various tools, services, and components we rely on into a single, well-structured platform. If you like owning problems from front end to back end and enjoy being the person who makes the pieces work together, you'll like it here. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and ship applications and user interfaces across desktop, web, or mobile Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and internal tooling in Python Integrate separate systems, services, and components into one unified, well-structured platform Build data pipelines and handle data flowing between our software and hardware Take features from concept through design, implementation, testing, and deployment Write tests and contribute to code quality, reliability, and performance across the stack Troubleshoot and resolve issues spanning the front end, back end, and integration layers Document systems and workflows so the codebase stays maintainable as we scale Partner with hardware, research, and product to turn early prototypes into usable software Help set engineering patterns, standards, and best practices as the team grows What You'll Bring Strong Python and solid experience building full-stack applications Front-end and UI development experience Experience integrating multiple systems or services through APIs Self-directed and comfortable with ambiguity in an early-stage environment Excellent communication skills, with the ability to partner across scientific, engineering, and business teams Startup mindset — adaptable, resourceful, hands-on, and highly execution-focused Location: Palo Alto, CA Subsense is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Show more Show less