About the RoleWe're looking for a
Founding Engineer to join a fast-growing, early-stage startup in San Francisco. This is a rare opportunity to get in at the ground floor - you'll work directly with the founding team, own significant product surface area, and help shape the technical direction of the company from day one. You'll be a true 0-to-1 builder: someone who thrives in ambiguity, moves fast, and cares deeply about both code quality and product outcomes.
What You'll Do- Design, build, and ship full-stack features end-to-end - from database schema to polished UI
- Own large areas of the product with minimal oversight, making key technical and product decisions
- Collaborate closely with founders and early team members to define and execute on the product roadmap
- Establish engineering foundations: architecture, tooling, processes, and best practices
- Contribute meaningfully to product direction, not just implementation
- Iterate quickly based on user feedback, data, and business priorities
What We're Looking ForRequired:- 3-7 years of full-stack software development experience
- Proven experience building products 0-to-1 at an early-stage startup - including owning product in a small team
- Strong proficiency in both frontend and backend development
- CS degree from a top-20 university program
- Strong product sense and the ability to think like a product owner, not just an implementer
- Based in San Francisco, CA or willing to relocate
- Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Nice to Have:- Experience at a high-growth startup or a large-scale technology company (FAANG-equivalent)
- Comfort operating in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments
Compensation & Benefits- Salary: $200,000 - $300,000 USD annually (dependent on experience)
- Equity participation as an early founding team member
LocationThis role is
on-site in San Francisco, CA. Candidates must be located in San Francisco or willing to relocate. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
