⚠ Please read first- This is a full-time, in-person role based in San Francisco (Presidio) - we work from the office 5 days a week.
- You must be based in the Bay Area or willing to relocate before starting.
- We require US work authorisation, but are open to O-1 or J-1 visa sponsorship for exceptional candidates.
Being RealSomething didn't work out. We get it. Some YC companies don't end the way the founders pictured, but the people who come out of that experience are some of the sharpest operators we know. We're looking for founders who still have the fire and want to plug into something that's past zero-to-one but still wide open.
The Actual OpportunityWe're 20 people defining a new category: our main product, Sauna, is the first multiplayer AI brain. You'd be one of the first people showing the world what Sauna can do on a team where your work moves the company.
You Probably...- Ran a YC company
- Know exactly what worked and what didn't
- Still want to build something massive rather than settle into a comfortable role
- Wear multiple hats
- Are genuinely excited about AI agents, not just resume-excited
What the Role Looks LikeShape is flexible. We've hired past founders into engineering, product, and growth roles. Tell us where you're strongest and we'll build the scope around you.
The Process:We keep our process simple. Exceptional candidates go from first touch to offer within 2 weeks.
1. Application: Submit your resume and answer a few short questions.
2. 15-minute intro call: Quick check to align on location, motivation, and logistics. If it's a go, we move fast from here.
3. Deep dive call: A longer conversation about what you built, the decisions behind it, and where you'd plug in at Wordware.
