Founding Software Engineer

Dialogue AI Inc

$120K — $160K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong full-stack development skills across frontend, backend, and AI.
  • Familiarity with modern AI tools like Claude Code and Cursor.
  • Self-motivated with a desire to take on significant responsibilities.
  • Customer-centric mindset with a strong focus on product and design.
  • Effective communication skills for collaboration with the team.
  • Bonus: prior experience in AI/ML development is a plus.
  • Open to all experience levels, encouraging diverse applicants.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and enhance products.
  • Drive product ownership and contribute to product design and development.
  • Utilize AI tools to innovate and improve system functionalities.
  • Help shape the company culture and values from the outset.
  • Engage directly with customers to understand needs and feedback.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape the foundation and culture of a growing product.
  • Work alongside a founding team with backgrounds from leading tech companies.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies and tools.
  • Significant career growth and accelerated learning opportunities.
Full Job Description
Overview

As a founding engineer, you will work across product, infrastructure, and AI to deliver a customer-first product you can be proud of. You will collaborate directly with a founding team from leading tech companies and universities, shaping both the product and the culture as we scale.

https://www.dialogueai.com

Requirements
  • Ability to work across the entire stack, including frontend, backend, and AI
  • Use modern AI tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor) and be able to adapt quickly
  • Self-motivated, career driven, and ready to take on outsized responsibility
  • Strong customer focus with a product and design mindset
  • Clear and effective communication skills
  • Bonus: experience with AI/ML development
  • Open to candidates of all experience levels


Role Impact

This role is critical to shaping the foundation of Dialogue AI. You will take on significant product ownership and help define the team's culture from day one. It's a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of AI while accelerating your growth and career trajectory, alongside a team from top companies and with the support of top investors.

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