Founding Engineer
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationSan Francisco
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Company size1–10 people
PostedFeb 9, 2026 · 8mo ago
Verified live16h ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Feb 9, 2026No pay range listed, though California requires one
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Strong technical / computer science fundamentals
Experience building production-grade backend / full-stack systems
Deep understanding of scalability challenges and good system design
Ability to take ambiguous requirements, conduct research, analyze tradeoffs, and own project execution end-to-end, balancing speed vs reliability
Strong communication skills and a bias toward ownership
2+ years of experience as a SWE
Prior experience at startups / high-growth companies
Experience with applied AI / AI research - specifically in post-training / RL
Company Overview
We’re a YC-backed startup on a mission to bridge the gap between AI and the $5T knowledge work economy through cutting-edge data infrastructure and environments. We’re a technical team with experience from Scale AI, Uber, and previously founding a successful AI company. We’re based in San Francisco, CA, and recently raised an oversubscribed seed round led by top-tier VCs.
Required Qualifications
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Strong technical / computer science fundamentals.
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Experience building production-grade backend / full-stack systems
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Deep understanding of scalability challenges and good system design.
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The ability to take ambiguous requirements, conduct research, analyze tradeoffs, and own project execution end-to-end, balancing speed vs reliability.
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Strong communication skills and a bias toward ownership
Preferred Qualifications
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2+ years of experience as a SWE
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Prior experience at startups / high-growth companies
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Experience with applied AI / AI research - specifically in post-training / RL
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