Founding Engineer
$160,000 – $220,000
Type
Full-time
Seniority
Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
San Francisco, CA
About this role
Join as the first engineering hire at an early-stage AI startup backed by a16z. You will build the core infrastructure for real-time content generation and work directly with the founders to define the technical architecture. This is a ground-floor opportunity with significant equity. We are building tools that will change how creators work. If you thrive in ambiguity and want to shape a product from day one, this is for you.
Key Responsibilities
Design and build core platform architecture. Own technical decisions across the stack. Ship features daily in a fast-paced startup environment. Collaborate directly with founders on product strategy. Set engineering culture and hiring standards.
Requirements
5+ years full-stack experience. Built and shipped products from 0 to 1. Strong TypeScript and React skills. Database design experience. Startup mentality — comfortable with ambiguity.
Skills
Team
Engineering
Posted
3 months ago
Benefits & Perks
Compensation
$160,000 – $220,000+ 1–3% equityThis is a curated role. Create a work profile to express your interest.
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