Software Engineer

Clera

$150K — $300K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2 to 5 years of professional software engineering experience, focused on individual contributions.
  • Strong proficiency in TypeScript and modern full-stack product development.
  • Hands-on experience with AI agents and LLMs in production contexts.
  • Ability to independently deliver complex software products end-to-end.
  • Experience at a VC-backed startup from seed to Series B; large tech firms experience is not suitable.
  • Background as a founder or early engineer in a growing startup is highly valued.
  • Solid foundation in computer science or engineering from a rigorous program.
  • Noteworthy side projects involving agent tools or launched products.

Responsibilities

  • Design and construct AI coding agents tailored for supply chain use cases.
  • Develop and sustain core infrastructure for integrations, resembling a self-hosted platform.
  • Own the entire lifecycle of systems from agent platform to runtime integrations.
  • Establish engineering patterns and practices influencing future team and product development.
  • Simultaneously engage with both agent-based and heavy infrastructure components.

Benefits

  • Work at a seed-stage startup with a high-impact role in foundational product building.
  • Engage in cutting-edge AI development with real-world applications in supply chain.
  • Opportunity to define engineering culture and practices from the ground up.
  • Experience in a fast-paced startup environment, fostering growth and learning.
Full Job Description
About the Role

This is an early-stage software engineering role at a seed-stage supply chain connectivity startup, where you will help build the foundational platform from the ground up. You will own core systems end-to-end, making architectural decisions that shape the product and engineering culture for years to come. The work spans both cutting-edge AI agent development and complex infrastructure, making it a uniquely broad and high-impact position.
What You'll Do
  • Design and build purpose-specific AI coding agents from scratch for supply chain connectivity use cases.
  • Develop and maintain core infrastructure for hosting and running integrations, similar in spirit to a self-hosted deployment platform.
  • Own systems end-to-end, from the agent platform to the integrations runtime, with full architectural authority.
  • Establish engineering patterns and practices that will define the team and product going forward.
  • Work across both the agentic and heavy infrastructure layers of the product simultaneously.
What We're Looking For
  • 2 to 5 years of professional software engineering experience; this is a hands-on individual contributor role and is not suited to staff, principal, or engineering management titles.
  • Strong proficiency in TypeScript and modern full-stack product development.
  • Hands-on experience building with AI agents and LLMs using current, production-grade patterns.
  • Demonstrated ability to ship and own complex software products end-to-end with minimal direction.
  • At least one tenure at a VC-backed startup (seed through Series B); a career spent exclusively at large tech companies, enterprise firms, or non-tech organizations is not a fit.
  • Background as a founder or early engineer who has built products from zero to one at a fast-growing startup is a strong plus.
  • Solid computer science or engineering fundamentals, ideally from a rigorous technical program.
  • High-agency side projects, particularly agentic tools or launched products, are a meaningful signal.
Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $150,000 to $300,000 USD annually. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Location

On-site, five days a week in San Francisco, CA. Candidates based elsewhere in the US are welcome to apply with a concrete, dated relocation plan to San Francisco.

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