Founding Engineer

Job Description Job Description Founding Engineer (Full-Stack/Systems) | YC-Backed GTM Startup Location: San Francisco, CA (In-Person) Compensation: $160,000 – $235,000 + 0.5% – 1.5% Equity Experience: 1–6 Years (Open to 0–5 for the right profile) Visa Sponsorship: O-1, OPT available The Opportunity We are representing an elite, early-stage startup that is moving faster than almost anything in the market right now. Founded by 2x YC founders (Harvard + MIT alums), this team went from $0 to $30k MRR in under 30 days. They are building the AI Platform for Precision Outbound, creating a future where go-to-market (GTM) workflows are powered by autonomous agents rather than manual spreadsheets.

As a Founding Engineer, you will be the first technical hire, architecting systems that drive revenue for the world’s most sophisticated sales teams. The Mission Build Autonomous Agents: Design agents that identify, prioritize, and engage prospects at scale. Architect Core Systems: Own the enterprise-grade infrastructure supporting real-time, high-stakes GTM workflows.

Ship Polished UX: Turn deep technical complexity into beautiful, intuitive interfaces that sales teams can trust. Direct Impact: Work directly with customers to understand their pain points and ship solutions in hours, not weeks. The Stack & Requirements Frontend/Backend: Mastery of TypeScript, React, and Node.js.

Systems Thinking: Deep understanding of distributed systems, concurrency, and performance optimization. High Agency: You identify problems and fix them without being asked. If you push code that breaks, you’re the one who stays online to fix it.

Product Mindset: You care about the "why" behind the code and have strong visual/UX sensibilities. Pedigree: Olympiad experience (math/coding) or a background in high-impact, fast-paced engineering environments is a major plus. Why Join This Team?

Founding Stake: Significant equity (0.5% – 1.5%) in a company targeting a massive, high-value market. High-Velocity Culture: Work with founders who have a proven track record of building and scaling. San Francisco Core: Collaborate in person in a high-energy environment.

Perks: Free lunch and dinner, Uber/transportation to/from the office, and top-of-the-line equipment. The Interview Process Initial Screen: A quick 15-minute intro. Technical Assessment: Coding and architecture deep-dive with a founder.

Trial Period: A 3-day paid trial to work in-person with the team and see if it's a mutual match. (Apply Now / Message for Details)