Founding Engineer (Competitive + Equity) at Stealth
$150k - $180kJack & Jill/external Ats
This is a job that Jill, our AI Recruiter, is recruiting for on behalf of one of our customers. She will pick the best candidates from Jack's network. The next step is to speak to Jack. Job Title Founding Full Stack Engineer Salary $150k–$180k + Equity Company Description VC-backed AI supply chain startup Job Description As the first non-founder hire, you will build an AI-driven workflow platform from the ground up to revolutionize global hardware development. You will own product end-to-end, from early architecture and model iteration to frontend deployment. Working in-person in San Francisco, you will ship daily and shape the technical foundation of a fast-growing company. Location San Francisco, USA Why this role is remarkable Join as the first non-founder hire, offering maximum influence over technical architecture and company culture from day zero Join a well-funded team backed by top-tier VCs that has already secured six figures in revenue within its first three months Work in a high-intensity, in-person environment focused on excellence over headcount, shipping real value to global users daily What you will do Design and ship end-to-end product features across the entire stack including Node.js, Python, and Supabase Collaborate directly with founders to translate ambiguous customer needs into high-quality, scalable technical outcomes Improve AI model quality through data loops, evals, and prompt engineering to handle complex, real-world operational data The ideal candidate Proven track record of shipping and owning production software end-to-end with high autonomy in fast-paced environments Strong systems thinker comfortable with relational data and using AI coding tools to accelerate development speed Excited by a high-commitment, in-office culture (6 days/week) and the challenge of solving messy, real-world data problems Next Steps Visit our website. Click 'Talk to Jack'. Talk to Jack so he can understand your experience and ambitions. Jack will make sure Jill (the AI agent working for the company) considers you for this role. If Jill thinks you're a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will make the introduction. If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. Who are Jack & Jill? Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support. And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate. We never post fake jobs. This isn't a trick. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jack's network. Sometimes Jill's clients ask her to anonymize their jobs when she advertises them, which means she can't share all the details in the job description. We appreciate this can make them look a bit suspect, but there isn't much we can do about it. Give Jack a spin! You could land this role. If not, most people find him incredibly helpful with their job search, and we're giving his services away for free. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$160k - $220k
...opportunity for an experienced Founding Engineer to join its elite early-... ...combine top-tier compensation, equity, and U.S. relocation with... ...venture capital and operating in stealth mode, the company is... ...salary of USD 160,000-220,000, competitive equity, and U.S. visa sponsorship...Employment EquityH1bWork at officeRelocationVisa sponsorship3 days per week- ...Avent Industrial Inc is seeking a founding engineer to build the core system that drives industrial commerce. The role involves... ...thinking, and speed with judgment. The position offers a competitive salary and equity, with a focus on real impact and teamwork in San...Employment Equity
- ...A cutting-edge voice AI company seeks a Founding Engineer in San Francisco to help shape their product and company direction... ...on user experience, and thrives in a startup environment. Competitive salaries, health benefits, and equity packages are offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr...Employment Equity
$170k - $220k
A leading ad-tech company in San Francisco is on the lookout for a founding engineer to design their ad delivery engine within AI experiences. The role guarantees high equity with competitive compensation ranging from $170K to $220K. Candidates should have a strong background...Employment Equity$160k - $230k
David Joseph & Company is seeking a Founding Engineer to join their innovative team in San Francisco, CA... ...experience in supply chain or procurement. Competitive compensation between $160K and $230K is offered, along with equity and opportunities for travel. #J-18808-Ljbffr...Employment Equity- ...building the best software for the best engineering teams to move faster, and we want to... ..., and before that worked as the founding engineer at Causal. Responsibilities... ...operator, or first technical hire Why join Competitive pay + early equity Health/vision/dental insurance...Employment EquityFlexible hours
$120k - $170k
EQL Tech (frontier talent) is seeking a Founding GTM Engineer to architect growth for the $900B school choice movement... ...on building community-led growth. Offering a competitive salary between $120,000 and $170,000, generous equity, and relocation support, it aims to empower...Employment EquityRelocation package- ...We’re looking for a founding engineer to build the system that runs industrial commerce. Avent is turning the global supply... ...we’re building and shows up accordingly. Compensation Competitive salary + meaningful equity We remove anything that slows you down, relocation, tools...Employment EquityRelocation
$130k - $170k
# Founding Engineer (AI/ML)San Francisco · Hybrid$130k – $170k + Equity### About this roleClera is building a recruiting marketplace and the AI/ML backbone that powers... ....comLinkedInLinkedIn#### Top Benefits* Competitive salary + equity* Flexible hours* Health insurance...Employment EquityFlexible hours$180k - $230k
$180k to $230k OTE + 1.0% to 2.0% equity. SF or Seattle. Most GTM teams today stitch... ...built that API. Now we're hiring our founding GTM Engineer to prove it works. About The Hog The Hog... ...builders are using The Hog to power: Competitive intelligence agents that watch...Employment EquityImmediate startShift work- Interface is looking for generalist founding engineers in San Francisco who excel in chaos and thrive under pressure. Candidates will... ...development and strong teamwork. The position offers competitive pay, equity, and potential for significant influence. Join a pioneering...Employment Equity
$160k - $250k
...startup focused on AI integration is seeking a Founding Engineer based in San Francisco to build essential infrastructure... ...-stack engineer with expertise in Python and React. Competitive compensation is offered at $160k-$250k plus equity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jack & Jill/External ATSEmployment Equity$200k - $260k
Matterhaul Inc. is seeking a founding infrastructure engineer based in San Francisco to rebuild their infrastructure and... ...systems. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range of $200,000 - $260,000, plus equity. Join a small team dedicated to revolutionizing...Employment EquityFull time$120k - $220k
...Founding Go-to-Market Location: San Francisco, CA Work Model: In person... ...-based commission + equity About Our Partner Our partner... ...build the company’s go-to-market engine from the ground up. This role... ...GTM leadership role over time Competitive cash comp, upside through variable...Employment Equity$300k
Stealth AI Startup | Up to $300,000 | Founding Engineer Our client is a venture‑backed AI company emerging from stealth, backed by investors behind Crunchbase... ...Details Salaries up to Approx. $300k + meaningful equity Join an experienced founding team at exciting growth...Employment EquityImmediate start$100k - $140k
Bobyard, Inc., located in San Francisco, is seeking a founding Sales Engineer to spearhead the technical side of our sales... ...fast-paced environments. The position offers a competitive salary range of $100k-$140k plus equity and comprehensive health benefits. #J-18808-...Employment Equity$50k
...and improving accuracy. The Role As a founding full-stack engineer, you’ll own the application layer of... ...high-ownership environments Benefits Competitive salary, based on experience level (Annual... ...range: $50,000-$500,000) Meaningful equity Opportunity to be a founding member...Employment EquityWork at office- ...Area but we are a remote-first company. Kipsi is founded by product, accounting and engineering leaders with extensive software experience from... ...PTO + holidays Brand new MacBook Pro Salary & Equity Competitive Compensation Founding Engineers receive...Employment EquityRemote workWork from homeFlexible hours
- ...for this problem. We're former engineers, tech product managers, and... ...PubMatic. Role Description As a Founding Engineer, you’ll help shape... ...Bay Area Benefits : we offer competitive salaries, health insurance,... ...plans, a 401k match, and generous equity packages #J-18808-Ljbffr...Employment Equity
$375k
...Harness Engineer Location: San Francisco (in-person, in-office, full-time ONLY) Compensation... ...Work directly with the founders Competitive total compensation aligned to impact and ownership Meaningful equity upside as part of the founding team Medical, dental, and vision...Employment EquityFull timeWork at officeRelocation package$170k - $220k
...most contextually relevant ads at the right moment. Role Founding engineer who’ll help us design the engine for ad delivery inside AI... ...and supporting infrastructure. The role guarantees high equity and competitive compensation ($170K-$220K) What you’ll build We’re already...Employment Equity- ...Founding Engineer - Baton AI Location: San Francisco, CA (In-Person) Experience Level: 3+ years (Full-Stack Engineering... ...your work used and loved by real users from day one. Competitive pay & early equity - Be rewarded for the value you create as we grow....Employment Equity
- ...CS Engineer Opportunity At Lightfield Lightfield is an AI-native CRM that... ...scales on. This is a founding individual-contributor role. You... ...before Benefits & Perks ~ Competitive salary ~ Meaningful early equity ~ Health insurance (medical,...Employment EquityLive inImmediate startWork from home
- ...founders to co‑create both product and engineering direction What We’re Looking For... ...systems Early‑stage startup or founding engineer experience Familiarity with... ...—your judgment shapes the system Competitive salary + meaningful equity in an early‑stage company #J-18808...Employment Equity
$150k - $240k
...Science, based in San Francisco, is looking for a founding engineer to contribute to a high-performance computing platform... ...problem-solving skills. Compensation includes a competitive salary of $150,000 to $240,000, equity, and benefits as part of a pioneering team...Employment Equity$130k - $200k
...customers and their feedback loops Strong upside: Competitive salary, meaningful early‑stage equity, and a front‑row seat to building a category‑defining... ...company Great team: Work side‑by‑side with a world‑class founding team from Verkada, NVIDIA, Apple, and Redfin What...Employment Equity$160k - $230k
...Job Description Job Description Founding Engineer (Forward-Deployed) Location: San Francisco, CA · On-site Compensation: $160K–$230K base + competitive equity Seniority: 2+ years as a full-stack or backend-leaning engineer Openings: 2–3 Visa: Sponsorship...Employment EquityVisa sponsorship- ...generation of intelligent applications. We are seeking a Founding Engineer - one of the very first few technical hires - to... ...all. What’s On Offer Significant founding-level equity with real upside potential Competitive salary and benefits Direct influence on both...Employment Equity
$200k
We’re looking for a highly ambitious Founding Engineer to join a fast-growing AI startup building the next generation of... ...founders Have real ownership and product impact Competitive compensation and meaningful equity Build products used on real production systems Location...Employment EquityFull time- A seed-stage robotics startup is seeking a Founding Perception Engineer to architect the 3D perception stack for autonomous heavy machinery... ...founding team. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and equity, aiming to tackle the global housing crisis through...Employment Equity
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