Founding Software Engineer

Founding Software Engineer (Full-Stack / Backend) - AI PlatformLocation: San Francisco | Fully OnsiteSalary: Competitive $160,000 - $250,000 DOE + equity Investment: Seed-stage and backed by tier 1 investors We have partnered with a very exciting AI firm who are building an AI operating system for corporate transformation. They are on the lookout for a Founding Software Engineers to join the team. Exciting time to join the scale: early stage, funded by top-tier investors, part of a selective AI pilot program, and already live with paying pilots across private equity, government, and large enterprises.Please note: We are looking for engineers who want to join an intense start up environment; building towards Series A / B, big commitment but massive rewards and unrivalled experience. Tech Stack: Backend: Python, FastAPIFrontend: React, TypeScriptInfra: AWS (ECS Fargate, RDS, S3, CloudFront), Terraform, DockerDB: PostgresExperience: Build and scale the core platformAPIs, microservices, and orchestration systemsDesign, deploy, and operate production infrastructure on AWSWork directly with customers to map systems and deliver end-to-end solutionsShape product direction, technical architecture, and company culture as a founding team memberML / Applied AIHigh-agency builder who takes full ownership and moves fastComfortable in 0?1 environments and wearing multiple hatsConfident in high-intensity, customer-facing settingsObsessed with shipping polished, production-grade workEssential Experience Required:Backend or full-stack experience at a fast-paced startup or top-tier companyStrong fundamentals in APIs, databases, and cloud infrastructureExperience integrating enterprise systems or working with OAuth / SSOBeneficial: CS/CE/DS/EE undergraduate degree from a top 5 school (e.g., MIT, Stanford, Berkeley, CMU, UIUC)US Citizen (Not essential but helps with some of the clearance required on certain projects)Strong desire to join an intense start-up environmentApply ASAP if this is suitable - please note this is a fully onsite role based in San Francisco. We are moving fast on this.