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We turn messy, high-stakes operations into intelligent, adaptive workflows that improve decisions in real time.Our first proving ground is mining and natural resources, but the platform is modular by design—built to scale into any industry where decisions are expensive and consequences are real.The RoleAs a Founding Full Stack Engineer (AI-Native), you will build across backend, frontend, and agentic layers to transform messy operational reality into fast, reliable AI-native systems.This is a hands-on founding role with real users, real environments, and real consequences. You'll ship product into high-stakes industries where reliability isn't optional—and speed matters.You won't just build features. You'll shape architecture, standards, and culture from day one.What You'll DoBuild End-to-End SystemsShip full-stack product features across backend, frontend, and agentic layersDesign clean APIs and scalable services that power AI-driven workflowsOwn features from concept to productionIntegrate AI ThoughtfullyIntegrate LLM APIs into product workflowsDesign safe, pragmatic tool interfaces for AI systemsBalance autonomy with guardrails in real-world operational environmentsPrototype & IterateMove quickly from idea to prototypeIterate based on live operational feedback from early customersRemove bottlenecks across the stackDebug & OptimizeDiagnose and resolve issues across frontend, backend, and AI orchestration layersImprove system reliability, performance, and usabilityFounding-Level ImpactCollaborate closely with product, domain experts, and early customersInfluence architecture, engineering standards, and early roadmap decisionsHelp shape hiring and engineering culture from the ground upWhat We're Looking For7+ years of relevant engineering experienceStrong fluency in Python or TypeScriptProven ability to ship full-stack features end-to-endExperience integrating LLM APIs or building AI-augmented featuresStrong debugging skills across backend and frontend systemsClear communicator with a bias toward action and simplicityComfort operating in zero-to-one environmentsNice to HaveExperience building agentic workflows or tool-use patternsFamiliarity with React, Node, FastAPI, Next.js, or similar frameworksExposure to workflow engines or event-driven systemsExperience in operations-heavy or industrial domainsPrior startup or founding-team experienceHow We WorkSpeed with clarityTechnical rigor without unnecessary complexitySimple systems over clever onesPrototypes over over-planningOwnership over handoffsYou'll work directly with founders and ship systems that operate in the real world—where decisions are expensive and outcomes matter.Location & Work ModelHybrid role based in San Francisco Bay Area or Los Angeles, CA. 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