Founding Engineer
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As a Founding Engineer, you'll architect and build the core systems that power browser automation at scale — then make them accessible through beautiful, intuitive interfaces. You'll work directly with customers, shape product direction, and own critical infrastructure that processes millions of automated interactions.What You'll BuildBrowser orchestration systems that handle complex authentication, anti-bot measures, and session management across thousands of websitesAI-powered automation engines that understand and interact with web applications using natural language instructionsEnterprise-grade infrastructure supporting real-time, critical automation workflowsDeveloper tools and APIs that make complex automation feel approachable — dashboards, debugging tools, and workflows that just workPolished user interfaces that turn technical complexity into experiences business users can understand and trustWe're Looking For2-6 years of experience building production systems and user-facing featuresSystems thinking - you understand distributed systems, concurrency, and performance optimizationFull-stack expertise - strong with TypeScript, React, Node.js, and modern web technologiesFrontend + design sense - you can build UIs that don't just work, but feel great to use. You understand that good design is good businessProduct mindset - you talk to customers, understand their pain, and ship solutions that solve real problemsHigh agency - you identify problems and fix them without being askedBonus PointsDesign background or strong visual/UX sensibilities - you know what good product design looks likeBrowser automation experience with tools like Playwright, Selenium, or PuppeteerKnowledge of browser internals, DevTools Protocol, or anti-detection techniquesBackground in AI/ML, particularly LLMs, prompt engineering, or evalsPrevious startup experience or experience building successful developer toolsVertical domain knowledge in logistics, healthcare, or financial servicesWhat We OfferSignificant equity in a fast-growing company targeting a massive marketDirect customer impact - your code will automate workflows for major enterprisesLearning environment - work closely with experienced founders and world-class advisorsCompetitive compensation - $160K-$235K base salary plus equityFull benefits - health, dental, vision, unlimited PTOSan Francisco office - collaborate in-person with the team