Founding Engineer (Full Stack)
$100k - $180kFull-time
Clera
Responsibilities
- Build intuitive, polished user interfaces that surface computer vision model outputs.
- Solve complex geometry problems, streaming systems, and sophisticated user interactions.
- Rapidly ship prototypes and iterate based on real user feedback.
- Help shape the product and engineering culture as one of the earliest engineers.
- Take products from 0 to 1 and support real-world customer adoption.
Requirements
- Strong React and TypeScript skills combined with full-stack engineering ability.
- Proficiency in Python and comfort solving open-ended, math-oriented problems.
- Demonstrated ability to take a product from 0 to 1, ideally with real traction or paying customers.
- Solid computer science fundamentals or an exceptional project portfolio demonstrating equivalent ability.
- US citizenship is required.
- Strong communication and motivation focused on impact are expected.
Benefits
- Equity is expected given the founding-team nature of the role.
- On-site work in San Francisco, California, five days per week.
- Base salary ranges from $100,000 to $180,000 USD annually.
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