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Ask HN: Who is hiring? (August 2026)

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  1. ggn_1 · · focus · HN ↗
    Aeqium | Product Engineer | San Francisco (SF) | HYBRID | $110k-$170k + Equity

    Aeqium is an AI-powered compensation planning platform (backed by top VCs). We replace messy spreadsheets with automated merit cycles, compensation bands, AI configuration, and real-time total rewards analytics for growing companies.

    We're hiring a full-stack Product Engineer to join our early team in SF. You’ll have green-field ownership over core product development, shipping end-to-end features while leveraging modern AI tools to ship fast.

    Ideal candidate profile: - Experience in building, shipping, and maintaining software products - Full-stack skillset with the ability to rapidly learn and ship products end-to-end - Proficiency in leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development, optimize workflows, and maintain high code quality - High-agency mindset with a strong sense of data and product taste, capable of acting as an end-to-end owner from user feedback to deployment - Ability to take ownership in a fast-moving environment & thoughtfully balance speed vs. perfection - Great product/business sense, strong communication skills, and willingness to take on growth challenges - Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional team members (Product, Design, Marketing & Sales)

    Requirements: - Must be located in / willing to work hybrid in SF - Must be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship

    Role details &amp; application: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.aeqium.com&#x2F;careers&#x2F;product-engineer" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.aeqium.com&#x2F;careers&#x2F;product-engineer Or reach out directly: careers@aeqium.com

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