Founding Engineer

a4assist • San Francisco Bay Area
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Join an early-stage client building at the intersection of AI, data, and distributed systems. Design and build a core intelligence engine end-to-end. Collaborate directly with founders on product roadmap & technical vision.

Key Highlights
5+ years of experience across frontend + backend systems
Strong generalist mindset
Ownership-driven, iterative builder mentality
Key Responsibilities
Design and build a core intelligence engine end-to-end
Own architecture across the stack
Collaborate directly with founders on product roadmap & technical vision
Technical Skills Required
TypeScript Python Go Postgres React Distributed Systems Data Pipelines AI/ML
Benefits & Perks
$160K – $220K base
Competitive equity
Visa sponsorship available
Potential relocation support
Nice to Have
Experience in distributed systems, data infrastructure, or AI/ML

Job Description


🚀 We’re hiring: Founding Engineer (Full-Time | Hybrid | San Francisco, CA)

We’re working with an exciting early-stage client building at the intersection of AI, data, and distributed systems — and they’re looking for a Founding Engineer to join their core team.


🔍 What we’re looking for:

  • 5+ years of experience across frontend + backend systems
  • Background in both top-tier tech companies and startups
  • Strong generalist mindset — comfortable navigating ambiguity and building from scratch
  • Ownership-driven, iterative builder mentality
  • Bonus: Experience in distributed systems, data infrastructure, or AI/ML
  • Strong CS fundamentals (top programs preferred)


🛠 What you’ll do:

  • Design and build a core intelligence engine end-to-end
  • (data ingestion → model orchestration → feedback loops → APIs → UI integration)
  • Own architecture across the stack (Python / Go / TypeScript)
  • Collaborate directly with founders on product roadmap & technical vision
  • Define engineering standards for an AI-first organization
  • Engage with customers to understand real-world use cases


đź’» Tech Stack:

TypeScript, Python, Go, Postgres, React

  • Distributed Systems, Data Pipelines, AI/ML


đź’° Compensation:

  • $160K – $220K base
  • Competitive equity
  • Visa sponsorship available
  • Potential relocation support


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