About the Role
We're looking for a Founding Engineer to join a fast-moving early-stage startup in San Francisco. This is a high-ownership, high-impact role where you'll help build the product from the ground up — contributing not just to the codebase, but to the direction of the company itself. You'll work closely with a small, driven team and have the opportunity to shape architecture, culture, and process from day one.
What You'll Do
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Own end-to-end product development — from ideation and design through to shipping and iteration.
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Build and maintain both frontend and backend systems with a focus on quality and scalability.
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Collaborate directly with founders and stakeholders to translate product vision into working software.
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Make key architectural and technology decisions that will define the foundation of the product.
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Contribute meaningfully to product strategy and roadmap, not just execution.
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Help establish engineering best practices and culture as the team grows.
What We're Looking For
Required:
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3–7 years of full-stack software development experience.
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Proven experience building products end-to-end at an early-stage startup (0-to-1), with genuine ownership in a small team.
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Strong proficiency in both frontend and backend development.
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CS degree from a top-20 university program.
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Strong product sense — you think like a builder and a user.
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Based in San Francisco, CA or willing to relocate.
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Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Nice to Have:
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Prior experience at a high-growth startup or a large-scale technology company (FAANG-tier).
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Comfort operating in ambiguity and wearing multiple hats.
Compensation & Benefits
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Salary: $200,000 – $300,000 USD annually, depending on experience.
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Equity participation as an early team member.
Location
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On-site in San Francisco, CA.
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Relocation candidates are welcome to apply.
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Visa sponsorship is not available — applicants must be authorised to work in the US.
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