Founding Engineer
$175k - $225kCLERA
About the Role Join a fast-moving, early-stage consumer AI startup as a Founding Engineer — a rare, high-impact position working directly alongside the founder. This is a true 1-of-1 opportunity to shape both the product and engineering culture from the ground up. The company is building a real-time, AI-enabled platform focused on digitizing human connection, making AI conversations feel genuinely present and responsive. You'll be one of the first engineers in, with enormous scope and ownership. What You'll Do Build across the full application stack alongside the founder, design team, and other engineers. Design and implement systems for memory, retrieval, proactivity, and AI responsiveness. Integrate and develop cutting-edge real-time video generation and audio synthesis models, both internal and third-party. Set the bar for engineering quality and help recruit world-class talent as the team grows. Extensively use and test the product yourself — because you genuinely care about the user experience. What We're Looking For Required: Computer Science degree from a top university. Required: 2–7 years of professional software engineering experience (not a new grad). Required: Strong CS fundamentals and high technical aptitude. Required: Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit — experience in startups or other fast-moving, ambiguous environments. Required: Technically complex side projects that showcase initiative and depth. Required: High energy, self-driven, and comfortable with early-stage chaos. Bonus: Experience with real-time media, vision or video model training/deployment, memory systems, voice/audio-focused projects, or typed scientific Python. Tech Stack Python (including typed scientific Python) Vision and video models Real-time video generation and audio synthesis Memory and retrieval systems Agentic coding and AI-assisted development tools Compensation & Benefits Salary: $175,000 – $225,000 USD annually Visa sponsorship available Location This role is fully on-site in San Francisco, CA . Candidates must be willing and able to work in person. Remote work is not available for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr CLERA
$238k - $288k
...platforms, we're investing deeply in the firmware that underpins fleet reliability, security, and operability — and we're hiring a founding engineer to lead our BMC firmware work. You'll set the technical direction for BMC firmware across Crusoe's server platforms and drive...SuggestedTemporary work$100k - $140k
Bobyard is looking for a founding Sales Engineer to lead the technical engagement for their revenue engine. This role requires delivering tailored demos, supporting sales strategies, and running Proof of Value engagements. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of experience...SuggestedFull time- Clera, a fast-growing B2B SaaS startup, is seeking its first GTM Engineer to build and manage the technical backbone of its sales... ...B sales processes, and proficiency in tools like HubSpot. As a founding hire, you will play a crucial role in accelerating company growth...Suggested
- Monty AI is seeking a Founding Hardware Engineer to spearhead the tactile glove program, designing the hardware stack for humanoid robots. The role involves sensor integration and firmware development while engaging with external partners. Ideal candidates have a proven...Suggested
$150k - $250k
Founding Security Reliability Engineer Location: San Francisco - In office. Employment: Full-time. About Charta Health At Charta, we’re pioneering a transformative approach to healthcare billing through the power of generative AI. Our mission is to revolutionize this...SuggestedFull timeWork at office$150k - $250k
Madrona Venture Labs is seeking a Founding Security Reliability Engineer in San Francisco to design and maintain secure infrastructure for generative AI healthcare solutions. This pivotal role focuses on applying SRE principles to bolster security within a regulated environment...- Founding Electrical Engineer Location: San Francisco Type: Full-time - Founding Team About Bracket Bot Bracket Bot is building low-cost, general-purpose robots that developers can program and deploy in days. We’re transforming the world’s ~50 million software engineers...Full time
- Bracket Bot Inc. is seeking a Founding Electrical Engineer to oversee the entire electrical stack of their robotics platform in San Francisco. This role emphasizes high ownership, involving PCB design, debugging, and collaboration with mechanics and software teams. The...
- ...science and manufacturing that isn't possible on Earth, and we're doing it without humans in the loop. We're looking for a Founding Mechanical Engineer to own the design and development of our robotic arm from concept through flight-ready hardware. This is a high-...Permanent employment
$120k - $200k
Clearpath in San Francisco is hiring a Founding AI Engineer to help scale AI solutions across the country. The engineer will contribute to optimizing multimodal AI agents and run cutting-edge experiments that influence construction compliance with U.S. building codes....- A technology firm revolutionizing construction is seeking a Founding AI Engineer specializing in computer vision, LLMs, and machine learning. This role involves building AI systems that convert construction chaos into actionable intelligence. Candidates should have strong...Remote job
- ...the next generation of that device. About the role This is a founding hardware role. You own the entire physical product — from bare... ...visibility from deployed devices Collaborate with software and ML engineers to ensure the hardware captures exactly what the intelligence...
- Ersilia is hiring a Founding AI / ML Engineer in San Francisco to architect and deliver AI-powered workflows for the construction sector. This role emphasizes building reliable production-grade systems instead of research. The successful candidate will work closely with...
- A pioneering tech startup in San Francisco is seeking a Founding Engineer to drive the design and development of their enterprise automation platform. The successful candidate will focus on full-stack web application development and AI-driven automation solutions. We require...
- A pioneering hardware company in San Francisco seeks a founding engineer to lead the development of an advanced edge computing device. You will own the entire hardware product lifecycle, focusing on rugged designs and seamless data transmission. Ideal candidates have over...
- Mentum (Acquired by Nuvocargo) is seeking a Founding Engineer in San Francisco, CA to build AI-driven solutions for supply chain automation. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the product and tackle complex challenges in AI. You will be responsible...
- ...A pioneering robotics company is seeking a Founding Mechanical Engineer in San Francisco, CA. You will design and develop robotic arms for microgravity environments, leading all aspects from concept to flight-ready hardware. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor...
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San Francisco, CA4 days ago - A leading technology company is looking for a Founding Design Engineer to create intuitive user interfaces for AI Agents. This role involves close collaboration with top executives and requires a strong background in both engineering and design. The ideal candidate should...Relocation package
$180k - $300k
...Job Description Job Description Founding Engineer Posted by Transparent Search Group on behalf of Foresight Health . About Foresight Health AI for early Alzheimer's diagnosis through voice. Website: The role At Foresight Health, we’re building an AI...Visa sponsorshipTransparent Search Group
San Francisco, CA13 days ago- Oho Group is seeking a Founding Mechanical Engineer in San Francisco to lead the design, build, and testing of complex hardware systems. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and hands-on experience with hardware development, with responsibilities...
- Getclera, based in San Francisco, is looking for one of their first engineers to own core systems alongside the founders. You will be... ...directly with the founders. The position offers top-quartile pay, founding equity, and full health coverage. #J-18808-Ljbffr GetcleraWork at office
- PassFort is seeking a Founding Software Engineer to innovate within TruTec, an AI-powered construction platform set to revolutionize the $17 billion industry. You will take charge of features, optimize performance, and ensure cross-platform reliability. The ideal candidate...
$150k - $240k
10x Science, based in San Francisco, is looking for a founding engineer to contribute to a high-performance computing platform for AI-powered drug discovery. You'll join a small team and work directly with the founders, taking on significant responsibilities from day one...- Job Title Founding Hardware Engineer, Tactile Systems Company Monty AI - Building physical AI data infrastructure for humanoid robotics Location San Francisco, USA Job Description You will lead the tactile glove program, designing the hardware stack that generates training...For contractorsFlexible hours
$180k - $250k
A leading AI language learning platform is hiring a Founding AI Systems Engineer in San Francisco. You will lead the architecture of AI systems that enhance language learning through personalized dialogue. The role requires a systems-thinking background and experience...- Kodiact is seeking a Founding Engineer to help architect a groundbreaking agentic intelligence platform that transforms procurement processes. This role offers the chance to work directly with founders and define the technical roadmap while ensuring product scalability...
- Founding Platform & Reliability Engineer About OpenArt OpenArt is an AI Storytelling and Visual Creation Platform used by millions worldwide. We’re building the next generation of creative tools powered by cutting-edge AI, enabling anyone to create videos, visuals, characters...Remote workWorldwideVisa sponsorship
$100k - $140k
Bobyard, Inc. is searching for a founding Sales Engineer to lead the technical sales process for our revenue engine in San Francisco. You'll be responsible for building compelling demos, supporting strategic deals, and running Proof of Value engagements. The ideal candidate...Full time$200k - $325k
Aionia Group in San Francisco seeks a founding team member to architect and ship production-grade AI systems directly with customers.... ...backend services and APIs. Candidates should have strong backend engineering skills, a relevant degree, and be comfortable working on-site...- Bracket Bot Inc. is looking for a Founding Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and mechanical systems of affordable robots in San Francisco. You will work closely with a small team to make robotic systems reliable, manufacturable, and user-friendly. Your expertise in...
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