Well-funded AI venture building critical tools for consumers and government agencies.

Founding Engineer / Engineering Lead

San FranciscoHybrid$180K - $250K5 - 10 yearsReferral bonus eligible
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You are a pragmatic builder who thrives on turning ambiguous problems into robust systems at the intersection of artificial intelligence and public infrastructure. This role demands more than just coding; you will architect the core platform from the ground up while setting the engineering culture for a team backed by significant capital. Expect to dive deep into full-stack development one moment and define high-level technical strategy the next, all within a hybrid San Francisco environment.

What they're looking for

  • 5 to 10 years of production experience with Python, React, NodeJS, and cloud infrastructure on AWS or GCP.
  • Proven track record of designing scalable PostgreSQL databases and managing complex data pipelines.
  • Experience leading technical initiatives or mentoring engineers in an early-stage or growth-focused environment.
  • Ability to navigate the unique constraints of building software for both consumer markets and government stakeholders.

Tech stack

PythonReactNodeJSAWSGCPPostgreSQL

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