Founding Fullstack Engineer
Who is Recruiting from Scratch: Recruiting from Scratch is a premier talent firm that focuses on placing the best product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative companies. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across the United States to help them hire.Title of Role: Founding Fullstack EngineerLocation: San Francisco, CA (On-site, 6 days/week)Company Stage of Funding: Seed (~$5M raised)Office Type: On-siteSalary: $150,000 - $250,000 + Competitive EquityVisa: Visa sponsorship and relocation availableCompany DescriptionOur client is an early-stage industrial AI startup building intelligent systems that automate complex decision-making in manufacturing operations.The company is tackling a massive, outdated industry by replacing manual, human-driven operational decisions with AI-powered systems that combine agent-based reasoning with mathematical optimization.Backed by General Catalyst and top operators from companies like Amazon, Stripe, and Applied Intuition, the company has raised ~$5M and is already delivering measurable value to customers by saving millions in operational costs.The team is small, highly technical, and includes engineers with backgrounds in robotics, AI, and high-performance systems. This is a rare opportunity to join as a founding engineer and shape both the product and technical foundation from the ground up.What You Will DoBuild scalable backend systems for decision intelligence productsDevelop systems combining agent-based reasoning and mathematical optimizationOwn product features end-to-end from architecture to productionBuild data-intensive, multi-tenant systemsDesign backend infrastructure and APIs for production systemsShip fullstack features (backend-heavy, frontend included as needed)Work directly with customers to understand real-world workflowsDevelop and manage containerized servicesRapidly prototype and deploy production-ready solutionsCollaborate closely with founders on technical direction and roadmapHelp define engineering culture, standards, and system architectureIdeal Candidate Background3-8 years of fullstack or backend engineering experienceStrong backend engineering fundamentalsExperience shipping production systems end-to-end (0→1)Startup or high-intensity engineering environment experienceStrong builder mentality and ownership mindsetComfortable working directly with customersAbility to operate in ambiguity and move quicklyWilling to work onsite 6 days/week in San FranciscoPreferredExperience as a founding engineer or early startup employeeStrong Python backend experienceExperience with TypeScript for frontend developmentExperience with containerization (Docker) and infrastructureFamiliarity with databases such as Postgres, Redis, ClickHouseExperience building data-intensive or distributed systemsBackground in technically complex domains (logistics, robotics, infrastructure, B2B systems)Strong educational background in CS, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related fieldsClear signal of excellence (top schools, elite startups, hackathons, OSS, etc.)Compensation and BenefitsBase salary: $150,000 - $250,000Equity: Competitive early-stage equityVisa sponsorship availableRelocation support availableDirect collaboration with foundersHigh ownership and impact from day oneOpportunity to shape core architecture and product directionWhy JoinThis is a rare opportunity to join a deeply technical, AI-native startup tackling one of the largest and most overlooked enterprise markets.You'll work on hard engineering problems at the intersection of AI, optimization, and real-world industrial systems, while building foundational product and infrastructure from scratch.