A Private, Curated Job Market for Software Engineers in SF.
Companies Hiring Through Underdog.io
Know Your Worth in SF
Our partner companies share salary ranges upfront. No guessing games.
Software Engineer
Mid-Level (3-5 yrs)
$180K - $250K
+ 0.05-0.15% equity
Senior Software Engineer
Senior (5-8 yrs)
$220K - $320K
+ 0.1-0.3% equity
Staff Engineer
Staff (8+ yrs)
$280K - $400K
+ 0.2-0.5% equity
AI/ML Engineer
All Levels
$200K - $450K
+ 0.1-0.5% equity
* Ranges based on 2025 SF startup compensation data. Actual offers vary by company stage and funding.
Why Choose Underdog.io?
We're different from other job platforms. Here's what makes us unique.
Privacy-First
Share one profile. Your name and current company stay completely hidden.
Human Curation, Not Spam
We review all profiles and jobs. ~10% acceptance rate ensures high-quality matches.
Direct Founder Access
Get introduced directly to hiring managers and founders, not just recruiters.
AI Talent Focused
We highlight roles specifically seeking LLM, machine learning, and deep learning experience.
"Underdog.io cut through the noise. As a senior engineer with AI project experience, they introduced me to founders at the exact type of startup I wanted to join."
How It Works
A simple, private process designed for busy engineers.
Submit your profile
Share your one-time profile with us.
We curate opportunities
Our team reviews and matches you with quality roles.
Private introductions
We privately introduce you to matching companies.
You choose
You decide who to connect with. Always in control.
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