Senior Engineer ($170k-$250k + Equity) at Pickaxe

Senior Engineer (CTO Track) Salary: $170k-$250k + Equity Company Description: Pickaxe.co is a $3.8M seed‑funded AI startup backed by Spero Ventures building the premier no‑code platform for creating and monetizing AI agents. Job Description: As a Senior Engineer on the CTO track, you will lead the development of a platform that democratizes AI agent creation. You’ll own product initiatives from architecture to deployment using a modern stack including Next.js and Python. This high‑impact role offers a clear path to the CTO title within six months of joining. Location: San Francisco, USA Why this role is remarkable Step into a CTO title within 6 months as you lead technical strategy and mentor a talented engineering team. Join a fast‑growing, $3.8M seed‑stage startup backed by Spero Ventures that is already generating traction and revenue. Direct product ownership in the Mission district office, building the foundational infrastructure for the next generation of AI‑driven businesses. What You Will Do Design and ship production‑ready features using a modern full‑stack of React, tRPC, Next.js, TypeScript, and Python. Architect complex integrations with platforms like Gmail and Airtable to enable seamless AI agent workflows for non‑technical creators. Collaborate directly with the founding team to make critical technical decisions and establish high engineering standards across the organization. The ideal candidate 4-12 years of full‑stack experience, ideally at a premier tech company like Stripe or Airbnb, or as a CTO at a funded startup. Deep technical expertise in TypeScript, React, and Python, with a track record of building performant, scalable web applications. A passion for generative AI and a desire to work in‑person in a fast‑paced, high‑ownership environment in San Francisco. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jack & Jill