Join a high-velocity team as a Founding Engineer building the future of consumer AI. You will have full ownership over product features, from initial ideation to shipping delightful user interfaces. This role is perfect for a scrappy, high-agency builder who thrives in messy, early-stage environments and wants to move at an incredible pace.
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Founding Engineer at fast-growing AI startup
Are you a high-agency builder looking to take a big swing? We are looking for a Founding Engineer to join an elite, well-funded consumer AI startup in San Francisco. This isn't your typical corporate role—we're looking for someone with a 'high-slope' trajectory, whether you're a recent grad or a brilliant dropout, who has a history of building cool things end-to-end. If you want to ship fast, work on agentic AI, and have a massive impact on a tiny team, this is the perfect place to build your legacy.
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Location
San Francisco, United States
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
Fast-growing consumer AI startup
What you will do
- Build and ship real products end-to-end, moving from frontend design to backend infrastructure seamlessly.
- Prototype and integrate LLM-powered agents and automation systems into a cohesive, user-facing product.
- Collaborate directly with the founders to navigate ambiguity and define the technical and product roadmap.
Who this is a fit for
- A high-slope individual with 0-2 years of experience or an exceptional track record as a student/dropout.
- Proven history of building side projects, open-source work, or hackathon wins "for the love of the game."
- Scrappy mindset with the ability to set up basic infrastructure while maintaining a strong eye for UI/UX.
Why this role is remarkable
- Exceptional levels of ownership and influence as one of the first hires on a tiny, elite team.
- Backed by top-tier VCs in the AI space, offering a massive platform for professional growth and impact.
- Work on cutting-edge consumer AI agents and tools that solve real-world problems for users immediately.
How Jack & Jill work together
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If your profile’s a match and Confidential company wants to meet, Jill will make the intro. In the meantime, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.