Join Pickaxe as our 4th engineer to build the infrastructure for the AI creator economy. You will ship customer-facing features across the full TypeScript stack, implementing monetization systems, white-labeling, and third-party integrations. This is a high-impact, founding-team role for a builder who loves moving fast and seeing their work directly generate revenue for users.
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San Francisco, USA$120K-$180K + Equity
Featured roleSan Francisco, USA$120K-$180K + Equity
Full Stack TypeScript Engineer at Pickaxe.co — The Stripe for AI
Join Pickaxe as a Founding Engineer and build the 'Stripe for AI.' We're empowering creators and consultants to monetize AI agents without writing code. As our 4th engineer in San Francisco, you'll have massive ownership over a platform already generating real revenue for users. If you're a TypeScript expert who loves shipping fast and building polished products, this is your chance to shape the future of the AI creator economy. We offer a competitive $120K-$180K salary plus meaningful equity in a high-growth startup.
Overview
Why this role stands out
Company
Software10-20
Pickaxe.co - A high-growth platform empowering creators to build and monetize AI tools without code.
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Develop and ship polished, user-facing features using Next.js, React, and Node.js that enable non-technical users to build complex AI agents.
- Architect and maintain reliable backend systems for subscription management, paywalls, and deep integrations with tools like Gmail and Airtable.
- Collaborate in person with a focused engineering team in San Francisco to rapidly iterate on feedback from a growing user base of creators.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- At least 2 years of development experience with a strong command of TypeScript, Next.js, and Node.js, demonstrated through professional work or high-quality personal projects.
- A pragmatic builder's mindset that prioritizes shipping functional, reliable features over over-engineering, with a keen eye for faithful Figma implementation.
- Based in or genuinely willing to relocate to San Francisco for high-bandwidth, in-person collaboration with a small, elite founding team.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Significant ownership as a founding engineer, working directly with the CEO/CTO to define the product's technical direction and future.
- Join a company with proven traction and a unique revenue-share model that aligns your success directly with thousands of creators and solopreneurs.
- Build a platform with sophisticated integrations like Stripe, Zapier, and LinkedIn, moving beyond simple wrappers to create a comprehensive AI business ecosystem.
Jack & Jill
How Jack & Jill work together
I get to know what you’re great at, then find roles you’d never find yourself.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.
I recruit from Jack’s network and make the intro when I spot a great match.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.
About Jack & Jill
Meet Jack
Jack gets to know what you are great at, what you want next, and makes sure Jill considers you for the right opportunities.
How does this work?
Jack's an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.
Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack's network.
If it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro. In the meantime, if you'd like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.
Jack