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ArcadeAI logo
Full-time|On-site|San Francisco, CA

ArcadeAI is building foundational infrastructure for AI applications to operate seamlessly in the real world. While many AI tools focus on conversation, ArcadeAI is developing a comprehensive catalog of agentic tools that allow AI models to take real actions. Think of a platform similar to Zapier, but designed for AI, or an Auth0 for AI functionalities. Abou…

Apr 13, 2026
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco HQ

Hellyeah AI - hellyeahai.comJoin us in building a new office in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area with a stellar team that values your expertise.Hellyeah AI is revolutionizing the growth and marketing landscape for fast-growing companies through AI-native infrastructure. Our founder-led sales have propelled us to achieve over $10 million ARR in a short time. We are on the hunt for a Founding Head of Go-To-Market to establish our commercial engine from the ground up.This position is not about merely managing a team or analyzing dashboards. Instead, it is a hands-on builder role designed for an innovative leader capable of developing a pipeline from scratch, crafting compelling market narratives, engaging early customers, and shaping the go-to-market strategy before it is fully realized. With a robust AI-native engineering team at your disposal, you will have the resources to create the tools necessary for scaling our operations. Collaborating closely with the founder, you will play a pivotal role in transforming Hellyeah from a nascent product into a significant market presence.We are searching for a dynamic go-getter.Someone who can convert an early-stage, cutting-edge product into a thriving commercial engine.Your ResponsibilitiesYou will spearhead the foundational stages of creating a repeatable go-to-market strategy for Hellyeah.Your tasks will include:Identifying and refining ideal customer profiles, market segments, and strategic entry points.Translating market ambiguities into a clear and compelling commercial narrative.Generating a sales pipeline from the ground up through outbound outreach, partnerships, founder-led sales, content marketing, community building, and creative initiatives.Personally conducting discovery calls, product demonstrations, pilots, negotiations, and initial expansions.Contributing to the development of pricing structures, product offerings, and service transitions.Collaborating closely with product teams and the founder to convert market insights into actionable roadmap decisions.Securing key customers that serve as case studies, proof points, and market leverage.Crafting the first repeatable go-to-market playbook encompassing messaging, processes, channels, and conversion strategies.Recruiting and onboarding the next wave of go-to-market talent as the strategy gains traction.Who Should ApplyThis role is ideal for those who aspire to build rather than inherit. You might be a former founding Account Executive, the first revenue hire, a versatile growth-and-sales operator, or an ex-founder with strong commercial instincts.

Apr 13, 2026
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

About Koah LabsKoah Labs is pioneering the Adsense for the generative AI internet, facilitating seamless native advertising across diverse generative platforms and digital products. Our innovative advertising solutions dynamically adjust their layout, density, and tone to integrate perfectly into any environment, be it AI-driven searches, assistants, or generative formats on traditional web and native properties. With our AI technology, we enhance advertising experiences, crafting the optimal format with the most relevant content in real time.Backed by Theory Ventures, we are already operational in AI applications reaching millions of users and have successfully secured our Series A funding.As the Founding Head of Ad Sales, you will lay the groundwork for our ad sales team as we embark on significant growth. You will lead as our primary salesperson while defining the sales process, pitch strategies, and pricing frameworks that the team will implement.You will introduce a novel ad format in an emerging category, necessitating education for potential buyers, addressing unique objections, and reshaping advertisers' perspectives on consumer engagement within AI experiences.This role is hands-on and execution-focused, allowing you to set the rhythm for a developing sales team. Given the current enthusiasm for our category, establishing meetings is relatively straightforward. Our focus will be on the what and how of selling, ensuring our customers achieve success.Key Responsibilities:Manage and successfully close a pipeline of direct advertiser and agency deals.Develop the sales strategy for a groundbreaking ad format in a new category, including retention and upselling strategies for existing customers.Establish our go-to-market approach, encompassing outbound strategies, pitch materials, pricing, legal considerations, and deal structures.Leverage existing relationships and forge new connections with senior buyers at brands and agencies.Build and expand the ad sales team by recruiting and hiring top-tier talent.Act as Koah's representative at industry events and market discussions.Qualifications:8-15 years of experience in advertising sales.Proven track record of closing deals exceeding $100,000 monthly in ad spend.Experience selling to major brands, agencies, or performance marketing teams.Ability to thrive as an individual contributor while building and managing a team.

Apr 12, 2026
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Full-time|Hybrid|San Francisco

About PoesisPoesis is an innovative AI-driven investment management firm that is redefining the foundational model for investing in U.S. equities. Our mission is to construct modular AI systems that predict market fluctuations and outpace traditional managers. This role involves engaging in cutting-edge research with immediate applicability in the financial markets. Your contributions will significantly influence investment strategies and enhance portfolio outcomes.Location & WorkstyleLocated in the San Francisco Bay Area, close to Stanford University, we offer a Hybrid work environment requiring several days of on-site presence each week.Relocation assistance is available.About the RoleAs we develop a machine learning-driven hedge fund focused on transforming trading decision-making, we are seeking our Founding Head of Engineering. This pivotal role marks the first engineering hire, responsible for shaping our technical architecture, establishing the initial system, and operating as both an individual contributor and product owner. You will collaborate closely with our CEO and Chief Scientist to develop the technical foundation of our fund.Your responsibilities will include designing and delivering the initial demonstrable workflows, integrating with financial data providers, constructing reproducible pipelines, and creating a user-friendly interface suitable for decision-makers and investors. As the company evolves, you will also play a key role in recruiting engineers and data scientists.

Oct 13, 2025
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Full-time|Hybrid|San Francisco Bay Area

Founding Head of SalesFull-time | Hybrid or Remote | Reports to FoundersJoin Fastino AI: Be part of our exciting journey as we develop next-generation LLMs and agentic systems. Our accomplished team, featuring experts from Google Research, Apple, Stanford, and Cambridge, is committed to creating specialized and efficient AI technologies.About Fastino: With an impressive $25 million raised in our seed round, as highlighted in TechCrunch, we are backed by prominent investors such as Microsoft, Khosla Ventures, Insight Partners, and notable tech leaders like Github CEO Thomas Dohmke and Docker CEO Scott Johnston.Your Role: As the Head of Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy, you will take charge of the entire GTM and Sales engine from the outset. You will define the strategy and execute across sales and growth channels, collaborating closely with the founders to scale our growth initiatives and establish our future sales organization.

Feb 4, 2026
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

About Uplane (YC F25)At Uplane, we are revolutionizing the advertising industry. Companies are losing billions due to ineffective ads, misaligned landing pages, and suboptimal budget distribution. Uplane addresses these challenges by integrating various agencies, spreadsheets, and isolated tools into a cohesive, self-optimizing AI platform. Our system not only generates advertisements but also crafts corresponding landing pages, optimizes budget allocation across diverse channels, and more. Join us in constructing the AI engine that will redefine how marketing budgets are managed and spent worldwide.About The RoleWe are on the lookout for an innovative and self-motivated AI Software Engineer to become a crucial part of our team in San Francisco. This full-time, on-site position presents an exceptional opportunity to take full ownership of product features from ideation to deployment in a dynamic startup environment.Why Join Us?Be among the pioneering employees of a well-funded startup.Tackle significant challenges in a vast market.Take charge of projects and experience rapid professional growth.Enjoy a culture that is fast-paced, ambitious, enjoyable, and humble.Key ResponsibilitiesCreate AI Systems: Design, develop, and maintain scalable AI solutions with LangGraph and TypeScript for automated marketing campaigns.Data Infrastructure Design: Build the data analytics framework that enables AI agents to enhance their intelligence over time.Architect Robust Systems: Construct and manage efficient database architectures using PostgreSQL and Supabase to ensure data integrity and performance.End-to-End Project Management: Lead projects through all phases, from concept to implementation, deployment, and ongoing support.User-Centric Feature Development: Utilize your product and design insight to create features focused on user needs and market trends.Collaborative Engagement: Work closely with the operations team and clients via Slack and Notion to align technical solutions with user expectations.QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related engineering field, or equivalent practical experience.Proficiency in programming languages such as TypeScript and experience with AI systems is preferred.Strong understanding of database management, particularly with PostgreSQL and Supabase.Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Feb 9, 2026
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Full-time|Remote|HQ - San Francisco, CA

About NumeralAt Numeral, we are revolutionizing the tax landscape for digital businesses, alleviating the cumbersome complexities of regulations across 47 states and over 50 countries, allowing teams to concentrate on their primary objectives.As the leading and fastest-growing AI-native tax solution, Numeral, founded in 2023, has secured over $57M in funding from notable investors including Benchmark, Mayfield, and Y-Combinator. We proudly support over 2,500 paying customers and have consistently tripled our revenue each year since inception.While our primary hiring locations are in San Francisco and New York, we do offer remote work opportunities in select cases.About the RoleWe are seeking a passionate and visionary Founding Head of People to shape, establish, and drive the People function at Numeral.This pivotal role encompasses both 0→1 and 1→N initiatives. You will join a rapidly growing organization with exceptional talent and momentum, yet lacking the formal people systems necessary for our current scale, including compensation frameworks, performance management, and career path structures.Collaborating closely with the executive team and functional leaders, you will professionalize our hiring, compensation, development, and talent retention processes, while maintaining the agility and high standards that have brought us to this point.This position requires a blend of strategic foresight and hands-on execution. You will set the strategic direction while also constructing foundational programs, policies, and practices that will define Numeral for years to come.Key ResponsibilitiesPeople Strategy & LeadershipAct as the senior People leader and trusted advisor to the executive team.Translate company strategy, growth plans, and ARR targets into a comprehensive People roadmap.Gradually build a scalable People organization encompassing recruiting, operations, total rewards, and learning & development while remaining hands-on initially.Develop a robust operating rhythm around headcount planning, workforce composition (FTE vs. contractor), and organizational structuring.Recruiting & Talent ScalingOversee the full-cycle recruiting strategy for engineering, product, GTM, and operations.Collaborate with executives and hiring managers on workforce planning, role specifications, leveling, and hiring standards.Establish a sustainable recruiting infrastructure, including ATS and interviewer training.

Apr 10, 2026
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Full-time|$150K/yr - $250K/yr|On-site|San Francisco, California, United States

Join a transformative healthcare technology company that is revolutionizing care delivery across America. Our client focuses on addressing one of the most significant coordination challenges in healthcare by developing an AI-driven platform designed to enhance caregiving workflows, boost patient outcomes, and alleviate administrative burdens for both providers and payers. Their groundbreaking solutions span across home care, senior living, hospice, and disability services, crafting a seamlessly connected and efficient distributed healthcare system.In an industry where caregiving represents the largest job market in the U.S., the current system still relies on outdated methods like sticky notes and spreadsheets, leading to delays and inefficiencies. Families often wait weeks for assistance, patients miss essential visits, and caregiver turnover is alarmingly high at 65% annually.They are constructing the AI coordination layer for care—developing intelligent agents that navigate complexities, support caregivers, and transform disjointed workflows into dependable systems. Their initial focus on home care is set to expand into senior living, hospice, disability, and more, ultimately serving as the connective framework for a decentralized healthcare network.This platform offers payers real-time visibility across fragmented provider networks, ensuring members receive timely and appropriate care while minimizing costs and administrative strain.This isn’t merely about creating better software; it’s about building a new infrastructure that has never been possible until now. They are searching for passionate builders dedicated to tackling one of the world's most complex and impactful coordination challenges.As a Full-Stack Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare technology. You will be at the forefront of ambitious product initiatives, taking ownership of the development of essential features such as EHR integrations, intelligent workflows, and advanced voice AI infrastructure. Your contributions will directly drive revenue growth by facilitating customer onboarding and expanding contract opportunities with innovative use cases.We seek a proactive, high-ownership individual who is adept at building exceptional products, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to engage at the intersection of healthcare and AI.

Dec 4, 2025
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco HQ

ABOUT SPHEREAt Sphere, we believe that transformative advancements in trade infrastructure drive market expansion and reduced transaction costs. Just as containerization revolutionized goods transport and SWIFT transformed money transfers, we are tackling one of the last frontiers: compliance. With over 190 sovereign jurisdictions constantly evolving and interacting, navigating trade rules is a complex challenge.Our cutting-edge AI system, TRAM, intelligently processes global trade law, expertly resolves jurisdictional conflicts, and delivers compliance determinations that outperform human experts. We manage the entire compliance lifecycle—calculation, registration, filing, and remittance—with unmatched speed and reliability.Backed by a16z and Y Combinator. With a $21M Series A funding round and over 30% month-over-month growth, our esteemed clientele includes ElevenLabs, Replit, Deel, Runway, and Lovable.A small, agile team with a global impact. Each team member possesses ownership over a domain that would represent an entire team at a larger company. We operate out of our San Francisco HQ, requiring in-office presence five days a week.The challenge is continuously evolving. As we expand into areas such as input tax, withholding, e-invoicing, and tariffs, the complexity multiplies. Today, we handle tens of millions of transactions, with billions on the horizon.THE ROLECustomer experience (CX) is pivotal at Sphere. Trust is paramount when it comes to managing payments and tax obligations for our clients. Every aspect of the user experience—from modals and buttons to exports—must be executed flawlessly. Would you trust a payment platform filled with bugs and inconsistencies?We are seeking a passionate founding product engineer to enhance our CX, elevate it to new heights, and contribute to the development of innovative features and products aligned with our roadmap.In this role, you will work closely with customers, collaborate with our design and engineering teams, and engage directly with our CEO and Founder to actualize Sphere’s vision of creating a unified global market.WHAT YOU'LL DOWithin your first few weeks:Engage with numerous customers to identify their core pain points and prioritize features that address their needs.Collaborate intensively with design teams to bring those features to fruition.Consistently execute and launch features from start to finish on a daily basis.Participate in customer support as needed to deepen your understanding of our users and their challenges.

Sep 15, 2025
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Netic logo
Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

At Netic, we are revolutionizing the AI landscape for essential services that underpin the American economy.With $43 million in funding from notable investors such as Founders Fund, Greylock, Hanabi, and Dylan Field who spearheaded our Series B, we have empowered our clients to secure hundreds of thousands of jobs across various service sectors in North America. Our platform is now being utilized by companies that operate entirely on an AI-first model.Join a team of passionate innovators from leading organizations like Scale, Databricks, HRT, Meta, as well as distinguished institutions like MIT, Stanford, and Harvard, as we strive to integrate cutting-edge AI into the physical economy, tackling challenging problems with complex data and delivering immediate, impactful results.As a Founding Platform Engineer, you will take ownership of the semantic layer that powers our record-keeping system and facilitates the development of compounding products across the organization. This role is uniquely positioned within Netic due to the extensive scope and design of our platform. From day one, our system must operate seamlessly across various industries, geographic regions, and regulatory frameworks, necessitating a highly customizable platform that supports distinct workflows and business rules while remaining comprehensible and manageable for engineers in production.Your work will directly influence how dynamic workflows are constructed, packaged, and delivered to our customers. The abstractions you create will play a crucial role in the speed at which we can launch new products, enter new verticals, and address real-world edge cases without compromising reliability. If you are enthusiastic about crafting foundational systems where flexibility, accuracy, and developer experience are paramount, this is an exciting opportunity to build a resilient platform that will define our company.

Jan 24, 2026
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Founding Abuse Engineer

Arena Intelligence

Full-time|On-site|Bay Area

Location: Bay AreaRole: Founding Abuse Engineer Arena Intelligence provides transparent, real-world evaluations of AI models. Founded by researchers from UC Berkeley’s SkyLab, the company supports organizations worldwide with trusted benchmarks and monthly leaderboards used by millions. Arena’s team draws on experience from UC Berkeley, Google, Stanford, DeepMind, and Discord, and values truth, speed, and quality. The company encourages curiosity and welcomes people who want to make a difference in practical AI assessment. Role overview The Founding Abuse Engineer shapes the strategy and systems that keep Arena’s platform safe from misuse. This position covers everything from designing detection and enforcement tools to investigating threats and defending the integrity of Arena’s leaderboards. The work is both foundational and highly visible, setting standards for future trust and safety efforts as threats evolve. What you will do Design and implement systems to detect and prevent automated abuse and other misuse across Arena’s products Investigate threats and respond to new abuse tactics targeting AI model evaluations Collaborate with product, infrastructure, model collaborators, policy, and leadership teams to maintain secure and reliable leaderboards Define technical strategy for platform integrity and trust Establish the foundation for future trust & safety and abuse engineering work Collaboration This role works closely with teams across Arena, including product, infrastructure, policy, and leadership. The impact is direct: keeping leaderboards secure, intercepting harmful behavior, and ensuring Arena’s services can be safely deployed.

Apr 22, 2026
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

At datacurve, we are revolutionizing data collection through our innovative platform, Shipd. This engaging application turns tedious annotation tasks into an exciting, competitive adventure filled with quests, bounties, and leaderboards. As we continue to evolve, we are seeking a Founding Design Engineer to refine our existing platform into a sophisticated, scalable solution that meets the needs of our contributors and clients alike.Your RoleDesign Robust Systems: Develop custom design systems and reusable UI components that effectively accommodate diverse data formats and workflows.Lead Quest Builder Development: Create efficient multi-step agent workflows and UI structures to ensure rapid, consistent, and scalable setups.Address Complex UX Challenges: Design for extended coding sessions, foster a competitive programming culture, and integrate real-time telemetry.Implement Gamification Features: Develop leaderboards, streaks, bounties, and community engagement mechanics that enhance user interaction.Enhance Developer Tooling Interfaces: Improve VS Code forks, browser extensions, and trace viewers by creating a high-performance, developer-friendly UI/UX.Streamline the Shipping Process: Integrate design and engineering to accelerate development, enabling swift iterations and refinements.Success FactorsDemonstrated experience in building 0→1 products and establishing design systems from the ground up.Experience in developer tools, gamification platforms, or intricate marketplaces.A dual mindset: capable of thinking like both a designer and an engineer, balancing visual appeal, user interaction, and system performance.A founding mentality: resourceful, motivated by equity, and eager to invest effort into building a sustainable legacy.Desired CharacteristicsA hybrid thinker: part game designer, part engineer.A strong focus on functional complexity, beyond just aesthetic UI.Interest in developer psychology and scalable motivational strategies.Ability to thrive in uncertainty; capable of delivering results quickly without waiting for established processes.Preferred QualificationsFamiliarity with VS Code extensions, IDE plugins, or browser extensions.Understanding of marketplace and community dynamics.Experience in gamification design or engagement psychology is a plus.

Oct 9, 2025
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

Join Momentic and Shape the Future of Quality.At Momentic, we are at the forefront of innovation with our comprehensive quality platform, leveraging cutting-edge AI agents to empower our clients in maintaining quality throughout every phase of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Leading engineering teams at renowned companies such as Notion, Bilt, Quora, and Xero rely on Momentic to deliver exceptional products. Our platform executes millions of tests daily, ensuring the highest standards of quality.With a vast problem space to explore, we are eager to bring on board several talented software engineers across various tech stacks. Your expertise will help us build and own significant components of our solution.About Our ProductWe are developing an AI-native automated testing platform.Our product is highly integrated into our clients' workflows, serving as a quality gate for every pull request and deployment.We stand out in the market, far surpassing traditional tools like Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright.Experience our platform in action by watching the demo video on our website.About UsWe are a dynamic team of 12 professionals with backgrounds from companies like Robinhood, Retool, WeWork, Qualtrics, and Assembled.Located in San Francisco, we work in a collaborative office environment.Recently, we secured a Series A funding round, raising $15M led by Standard Capital, with participation from our esteemed investors, including Y Combinator, FCVC, and Transpose Platform.Ideal Candidate ProfileYou thrive on tackling complex challenges that involve both product development and technical uncertainties.You possess robust engineering fundamentals, write efficient code, and are aware of your strengths and areas for growth.You prefer hands-on work over meetings and are focused on productivity and delivering results.You excel in environments that grant you autonomy and allow you to manage your own projects.You are located in San Francisco or are willing to relocate, and you value in-person collaboration as part of our company culture.

Jun 23, 2025
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

Join Dryft as a Founding Forward Deployed EngineerAbout Dryft: At Dryft, we are revolutionizing manufacturing operations by developing intelligent systems that automate intricate human decisions. Our small yet highly skilled team, with backgrounds from prestigious institutions like Stanford, Berkeley, CDTM, and TUM, is passionate about the physical world, encompassing everything from vehicles to machinery. Our team members include Stanford TreeHacks winners and recipients of notable scholarships, who have created innovative solutions ranging from robots to software with millions of downloads.We are proudly supported by industry leaders from Amazon, Facebook, Stripe, Applied Intuition, and more, along with major investors like General Catalyst and Neo. While we've already saved our customers millions, this is just the beginning of our journey to redefine how the physical world operates.The Role: As a Founding Forward Deployed Engineer, you will embark on an entrepreneurial journey, gaining invaluable insights into what it takes to be a successful founder, listener, and builder. This role blends engineering with direct customer interaction (50% Engineering, 50% Customer Engagement).Design Product Backbone: Engage directly with users to translate their challenges into actionable product enhancements. Your hands-on approach will include prototyping and potentially writing production code.Transform Operations into Product: Each deployment will serve as a model for scalability, allowing you to convert insights into reusable product features, data models, and operational playbooks.Lead Full-Stack Rollouts: Take ownership of implementations from start to finish, collaborating with IT teams, engineers, and C-level executives across Europe and the US (10-30% travel).Shape Dryft’s Growth: Work closely with our CEO and CTO to define the product's core attributes, laying the groundwork for future teams and potentially moving into leadership roles like CPO or COO.This is a role that requires high ownership and independence for those who thrive on turning complexity into simplicity and delivering effective solutions.

Aug 1, 2025
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Full-time|$150K/yr - $170K/yr|Remote|San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, New York, or Remote (USA only)

About FoundAt Found, we recognize the unique challenges faced by the self-employed workforce, which encompasses a vibrant community of 60 million Americans. Navigating complexities such as taxes, accounting, bookkeeping, and business banking can be daunting. That's where we step in.We are dedicated to crafting innovative tools that empower self-employed individuals with the security and peace of mind that has traditionally been reserved for larger corporations. Our business banking solutions automate tax and expense tracking, allowing small business owners to focus more on their passions rather than their finances.We invite kind, resourceful, and passionate individuals to join us in creating a robust safety net for the self-employed.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the product roadmap and influence company-wide strategy; analyze customer trends, gather product feedback, and identify pain points.Mentor managers to ensure their teams achieve goals and excel in their daily operations.Establish and track KPIs, OKRs, and operational tasks to drive team performance; develop strategic initiatives for the Customer Experience organization.Contribute to the creation of internal processes, policies, documentation, and training that bolster team effectiveness.Assist customers by managing high-profile internal and external escalations.

Feb 4, 2026
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco Bay Area

Founding Full Stack EngineerLocation: San Francisco Bay AreaType: Full-TimeCompensation: Competitive salary + significant equity (founding tier)Supported by 8VC, we are assembling a top-tier team to address one of the industry's most pressing infrastructure challenges.About the RoleWe are seeking a founding full stack engineer to help design and build our platform from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to influence a substantial portion of the technology stack and advance into a leadership position with considerable equity potential.You will work on infrastructure that merges extensive data systems with AI-driven agents. This role offers a high degree of autonomy and ownership over core architecture and the foundational team culture.Your responsibilities will include writing production code for both backend and frontend, defining interfaces between components, shaping devops and data infrastructure, and translating abstract ideas into functional systems. If you thrive in an environment with rapid feedback, direct impact, and long-term rewards, this position is ideal for you.ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop scalable APIs, backend services, and web application componentsContribute across the technology stack: data pipelines, agents, web UIs, and deployment systemsCreate and implement internal tools, testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelinesCollaborate closely with product and design teams to quickly prototype and deliver featuresHelp establish engineering processes, contribute to documentation, and foster the early team cultureOur Technology StackWhile familiarity with the entire tech stack is beneficial, the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies is paramount. You will encounter technologies such as:Languages: TypeScript (Node.js), Python (FastAPI)Frontend: React, Next.js, TailwindBackend: Postgres, DuckDB, GraphQL (Hasura), Kafka, RESTCloud/Infra: AWS, Docker, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Kubernetes (basic)AI/Agents: LangChain, LangGraph, OpenAI, Anthropic, LLaMA, Pinecone, QdrantGovernance: Keycloak, Open Policy Agent (OPA), OpenTelemetryVisualization: Vega, Flourish, React ReChart

Aug 11, 2025
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

Join Sample Healthcare as a Founding Forward Deployed EngineerAt Sample Healthcare, we are revolutionizing the healthcare landscape by transforming operational burdens into competitive advantages. Despite the U.S. being a leader in the launch of groundbreaking treatments, clinicians are burdened with administrative tasks for 73% of their work time. Our mission is to alleviate this friction and empower medical progress across the nation. We collaborate with top-tier national providers and have gathered data from 75% of U.S. oncology clinics, with our network rapidly expanding.Why This Role MattersThe American healthcare system is at a critical juncture. As the population ages and chronic conditions proliferate, healthcare professionals face increasing pressures amidst tight margins. This administrative inefficiency not only hampers productivity but can also jeopardize patient care, leading to delays in diagnoses and clinician burnout. As scientific innovation accelerates, it is vital to address these operational challenges to maintain the U.S.’s position at the forefront of modern medicine.Our Innovative ProductSample Healthcare empowers organizations to develop tailored software solutions for their clinical teams. By defining workflows within our platform, healthcare providers can create custom AI copilots designed to enhance team efficiency and capture invaluable data, allowing our models to improve continually. Joining Sample means becoming part of a network that supports patient care across specialties and contributes to clinical research. Our rapid growth trajectory—achieving Series A revenue metrics in just 10 months—demonstrates the significant impact we can create.The OpportunityBe a Founding Member in a Transformative Company. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in bridging our innovative product with essential social infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include:Engaging Directly in Healthcare – Utilize the Sample platform alongside your technical expertise to streamline complex, high-stakes workflows for major healthcare organizations.Managing Customer Relationships – Navigate intricate integrations and organizational challenges to ensure the secure deployment of AI within these institutions.Influencing Platform Development – Provide insights and feedback to our engineering team based on your hands-on experience.This position is perfect for individuals eager to gain entrepreneurial experience by managing client relationships and tackling real-world challenges in healthcare.

Aug 23, 2025
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Full-time|$250K/yr - $350K/yr|On-site|San Francisco

About CluelyAt Cluely, we are on a mission to revolutionize the way AI empowers individuals by providing unparalleled assistance in any scenario. Our innovative desktop assistant leverages screen, microphone, and audio context to deliver insights and recommendations beyond the capabilities of traditional models, which often lack contextual awareness.Our competitive edge comes from two key factors:We believe that chatbots are not the ideal interface for multi-modal AI.We possess the ability to create viral experiences.About the RoleAs a Founding Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team working in-person in San Francisco six days a week, dedicating 10-12 hours each day to our projects. Housing is provided, and we expect you to reside within a block of our office.Our codebase is meticulously maintained with strict typing (no ts-ignore or any usage). We utilize technologies like Bun, Elysia, and strictly typed routes to ensure robustness.You may be a perfect fit if you:Are among the top engineers globally.Possess strong fullstack engineering skills (experience with React, Electron, and infrastructure).Have expertise in efficiently fetching and caching data within React applications.Can design and structure database schemas for optimal read and write performance.Are comfortable with deploying and scaling applications while evaluating different infrastructure/devops solutions.Expect a thorough discussion on these topics during the interview.Are ready to fully commit your life to achieving greatness.Compensation:Founding engineers can anticipate a base salary ranging from $250,000 to $350,000, along with 0.25-0.5% equity.We also offer complimentary meals.

Apr 28, 2025
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco, CA

Join voxel as a Founding Forward Deployed Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping our technology solutions while directly engaging with clients. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your engineering skills in a dynamic startup environment, driving innovation and customer success from the ground up.

Apr 2, 2026
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

Summary: Join Interface as a Founding Engineer! We seek versatile engineers (ML, data, full-stack) who are driven, innovative, and eager to make a difference. If you're ready to challenge the status quo and build impactful solutions, we want you on our team! Your Profile:Make swift, informed decisions with a focus on outcomesProactively address issues before they escalateFluent in our technology stack (TypeScript, Python, Docker, LLMs, YOLO, Tesseract, PostgreSQL, AWS, React Native, etc.)Have a proven track record of building functional productsThrive in fast-paced environmentsYour Responsibilities:Engage with users/customers to understand their experiences, challenges, and requirementsDesign robust systems utilized by thousands at billion-dollar enterprisesDevelop autonomous data pipelines for auditing large volumes of documentsEnsure scalable infrastructure managementDeliver quickly – our mantra is progress over perfection.Important Insights:Collaborate directly with the founding team and customersUser needs take precedence over flashy featuresThe team works six days a week in our San Francisco officeEnjoy working in SF: vibrant atmosphere, pleasant weather, and access to the best tech ecosystem in the world Additional Information:We welcome applications from around the globe.We offer competitive compensation, substantial equity, and the chance to influence our early team dynamics.$3,000 referral bonus for successful hires.About Interface: We are pioneers in autonomous safety solutions for the industrial sector, focusing on error detection and correction in industrial documentation. Our AI-powered platform aims to automate compliance tasks across various domains. You will leverage cutting-edge technologies at the crossroads of LLMs, computer vision, and data frameworks to redefine industry standards.

Jan 6, 2026

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