# Software Engineer, Monetization at Character.AI

- Company: Character.AI
- What the company does: Backed by Lightspeed and a16z.
- Company website: https://character.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Redwood City, CA
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $150K to $300K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2025-10-03
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/character/902c3060-f41f-4bb0-b23d-988055e94f3c
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/character-ai-software-engineer-monetization/

## About the role

We are scaling personalized AI to billions of users and monetization is at the core of making this vision sustainable. Our monetization team is reimagining how users interact with virtual currency, subscriptions, and premium features in ways that feel intuitive, rewarding, and fun. We’re looking for a product engineer who thrives at the intersection of core product, commerce, and user experience—someone excited to design and build systems that not only drive revenue but also enhance user delight.

## What they're looking for

- Experience in consumer products with monetization, IAP, or subscription flows
- Deep understanding of Typescript, React, React Native, Tailwind, HTML, and modern front-end best practices
- Comfortable contributing to backend services, ideally with Python or Golang, especially for payments or commerce systems
- Demonstrated experience shipping user-facing features that drove measurable monetization or engagement outcomes
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing iteration speed with quality and reliability
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across engineering, product, design, and data

Tags: Technical Staff - Engineering