Full Stack Engineer

Job description: Founding Full Stack Engineer Applied AI company - San Francisco, In-Office)Applied AI startup is hiring Founding Full Stack Engineers to build the core platform from the ground up. The company is developing autonomous AI agents that automate key business functions - think growth, market discovery, and product orchestration - with a bold long-term vision around using AI to systematically create and scale new ventures. They already have paying customers, a multi-year runway, and backing from a top-tier Silicon Valley venture fund that beat out several other elite firms for the deal.The OpportunityYou'll be on a small elite, high-intensity team. You'll report directly to the CEO and have massive ownership over the product and technical architecture. Day-to-day, you'll be building the full-stack infrastructure that powers AI agents across the growth stack - designing orchestration layers, event-driven workflows, and data pipelines, while also shipping polished frontend experiences. This is a true 01 role where every system you build becomes the foundation for what comes next. Qualifications: What You'll BuildThe core platform where autonomous AI agents operate - coordinating across tasks like content generation, ad optimization, market research, and campaign managementBackend orchestration systems that allow multiple AI agents to collaborate and execute reliably at scaleFrontend and generative interfaces that enable both internal teams and customers to interact with intelligent agentsEnd-to-end product features that ship directly to paying customersWhat We're Looking For36+ years of experience building full-stack products from scratchDeep proficiency in TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, and PostgreSQL - TypeScript is non-negotiableStrong systems design and backend architecture skillsExperience or genuine curiosity with AI-driven systems, LLMs, multi-agent workflows, or calling AI APIsPrior experience at a VC-backed startup or top tech company is required; FAANG is fine if paired with startup sensibilitiesCS degree from a strong undergraduate program (especially important if you have ~4 years of experience)Hackathon wins or notable side projects are a bonusYou move fast, think clearly, communicate well, and have a bias for actionMust be hands-on - this is an IC role, not a management positionCompensationBase salary: $150,000 $220,000 (up to $265K for exceptional candidates)Equity with performance-based increasesVisa sponsorship available (H-1B transfers, O-1 visas, STEM OPT extensions) Why is This a Great Opportunity: The company is building AI agents that handle core business functions - from identifying market opportunities to executing growth strategies - so that new products and companies can be launched faster and with less manual effort.Nigel