Founding Full Stack Engineer

Company: Vibescale Location: [San Francisco, CA/Hybrid] Employment Type: Full-time Experience Level: Mid to Senior Level (3+ years)About VibescaleVibescale is an applied engineering lab working on automating distribution and growth, enabling the proliferation of the best ideas and products of our generation. Our approach is to build the growth-engineer of the future: a growth team that's an order of magnitude more effective than any one marketer.We're creating a hybrid marketer that will have effortless control over their marketing tools, constant data access, and the ability to make anyone, anything, or any project famous. They will iterate at the speed of their judgment, even in the most complex systems. Using a combination of AI and human ingenuity, they will out-smart and out-engineer the best pure-AI systems.We are a group of marketers and engineers building software and models to invent a new intelligence layer for the internet. Understanding what people care about, what moves them, and what earns their trust quickly is the foundation for every brand, movement, and idea that hopes to matter.About the RoleWe're seeking a Founding Full Stack Engineer to help build the intelligent marketing automation platform that will redefine how growth happens on the internet. You'll be architecting systems that process massive amounts of behavioral data, building intuitive interfaces for complex marketing workflows, and creating the infrastructure that powers AI-driven growth strategies at scale.Key ResponsibilitiesAI-Powered Frontend DevelopmentBuild dynamic, data-driven dashboards using Next.js that visualize real-time marketing performance and audience insightsCreate intuitive interfaces for complex AI model outputs and marketing automation workflowsImplement responsive designs that handle large datasets and real-time updates efficientlyDevelop interactive components for campaign creation, A/B testing, and performance optimizationWrite robust TypeScript code that handles complex marketing data structures and AI model integrationsIntelligent Backend SystemsDesign and develop APIs that serve marketing intelligence and campaign management functionalityBuild systems that integrate with multiple marketing platforms, social media APIs, and data sourcesImplement real-time data pipelines for processing user behavior, engagement metrics, and conversion dataCreate microservices for AI model serving, campaign orchestration, and performance trackingDevelop authentication and authorization systems for multi-tenant marketing platform accessScalable Cloud InfrastructureDeploy and manage high-availability systems on AWS that handle millions of marketing touchpointsUtilize AWS services including Lambda for serverless functions, S3 for data lakes, and RDS for transactional dataImplement auto-scaling infrastructure that adapts to variable marketing campaign loadsBuild monitoring and alerting systems for marketing campaign performance and system healthDesign fault-tolerant systems that ensure marketing campaigns continue running without interruptionMarketing Technology IntegrationIntegrate with major marketing platforms (Google Ads, Facebook Ads, email platforms, analytics tools)Build data connectors and ETL pipelines for marketing attribution and performance analysisDevelop APIs for third-party integrations and white-label marketing solutionsCreate systems for managing marketing creative assets, campaign templates, and audience segmentsRequired QualificationsTechnical Excellence3+ years of experience in full-stack web development with complex, data-intensive applicationsExpert-level proficiency in TypeScript and modern JavaScript frameworksExtensive hands-on experience with Next.js, including SSR, SSG, and API routesStrong AWS experience, particularly with serverless architectures and data processing servicesExperience building real-time systems and handling high-volume data streamsProficiency with both SQL and NoSQL databases for different use casesMarketing Technology UnderstandingExperience integrating with marketing APIs and advertising platformsUnderstanding of marketing attribution, funnel analysis, and growth metricsFamiliarity with A/B testing frameworks and experimentation platformsKnowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and marketing compliance requirementsEngineering MindsetStrong problem-solving skills with experience optimizing for performance at scaleAbility to translate complex marketing requirements into elegant technical solutionsExperience with event-driven architectures and message queuing systemsUnderstanding of security best practices for handling sensitive marketing dataPreferred QualificationsFounder/Entrepreneurial ExperiencePrevious founder, co-founder, or employee #1-10 at a high-growth startupExperience building and scaling products from 0 to significant user adoptionUnderstanding of growth loops, viral mechanics, and product-market fit discoveryTrack record of rapid experimentation, iteration, and data-driven decision makingAbility to think like both an engineer and a growth marketerExperience wearing multiple hats and adapting quickly to changing market needsAI/ML and Marketing ExpertiseExperience working with AI/ML models in production, particularly for marketing use casesUnderstanding of recommendation systems, personalization engines, or predictive analyticsAdvanced Technical SkillsExperience with event streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis)Knowledge of vector databases and semantic search for content discoveryWhat We OfferBase Salary $180k-$220K + equity compensation with significant upside potentialOpportunity to work directly with founders and shape product direction from early stagesAccess to cutting-edge AI tools and marketing platforms for experimentationGenerous professional development budget for marketing conferences and technical trainingHealth, dental, and vision insuranceDirect impact on helping the best ideas and products reach their audiencesOur Current Tech StackFrontend: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, D3.js for data visualizationBackend: Node.js, TypeScript, Fastify, GraphQLAI/ML: Python, PyTorch, Hugging Face, OpenAI APIs, custom ML pipelinesData: PostgreSQL, Redis, ClickHouse, Apache KafkaCloud: AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, Kinesis, SageMaker, RDS)Marketing APIs: Google Ads, Meta Ads, Twitter API, TikTok for Business, email platformsInfrastructure: Docker, Terraform, GitHub Actions, DataDogWhat You'll BuildGrowth Intelligence Dashboard: Real-time insights into what content resonates with different audiencesCampaign Orchestration Engine: AI-powered system that optimizes marketing campaigns across multiple channelsContent Performance Prediction: Models that predict which creative assets will perform best before launchAudience Discovery Platform: Tools that identify and reach new audiences based on behavioral patternsAttribution Analytics: Advanced systems for understanding the customer journey across all touchpoints