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Founding Engineer (Full-Stack)

Early-stage technology startup San Francisco, CA Direct Hire Other $200,000 - $300,000

Job Summary

Founding Engineer role building core platform capabilities for AI agents that execute complex multi-day workflows for enterprise customers. Own features end-to-end from customer requirements through production deployment, with a 70% backend, 30% frontend split.

Essential Functions

  • Build and harden core platform capabilities including voice, browser automation, and multi-agent orchestration
  • Own features end-to-end from customer requirements to shipping production-ready code
  • Spend 5 to 20% of time working directly with customers to understand workflows and gather requirements
  • Reverse-engineer customer systems and build integrations with tools like Salesforce, Outlook, TMS, and ERP platforms
  • Ship frontend experiences in React that make complex AI agent workflows intuitive for enterprise operations teams
  • Collaborate with a small founding team to set technical direction and architectural decisions

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience, or 2+ years at VC-backed startups
  • Owned and shipped end-to-end projects at companies with strong engineering cultures
  • Systems engineering capability with experience building complex projects and full initiatives lasting 4 to 6 months
  • 2 years minimum startup experience; 3 to 4 years preferred, 5 to 6+ years acceptable from larger companies like Facebook or Discord
  • Full individual contributor role
  • TypeScript, React, and Node.js experience
  • Track record of building consumer or prosumer products with measurable impact

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with AI agents, LLM integrations, or automation platforms
  • Experience at a name-brand startup
  • Combination of larger company and startup experience
  • Strong communication skills with ability to scope at a high level and discuss clearly

Technical Skills

  • TypeScript
  • React
  • Node.js
  • Python
  • AWS
  • LLMs

Education & Certifications

Degree requirements not specified

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range of $200,000 to $300,000

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