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San Francisco, United States$150K - $200K + Equity

Junior Backend Engineer at fast-growing AI startup

Are you a junior engineer looking to make a massive impact? Join this well-funded, pre-launch AI startup in San Francisco as a founding backend hire. You'll work directly with experienced founders to build the core systems of an AI-native automation platform, shipping features end-to-end and shaping the future of the product. With a generous salary up to $200k and early-stage equity, this is the perfect ground-floor opportunity for an ambitious developer ready to move fast and learn from the best in the industry.

Overview

Role overview

Join a high-velocity, pre-launch startup as one of the first engineering hires building an AI-native automation platform. Working directly with the technical co-founder, you will develop core backend systems and integrate LLM capabilities to streamline complex administrative workflows. This is a unique opportunity to shape the technical architecture and culture of an early-stage company from day one.

Company

About the company

Fast-growing AI startup

Responsibilities

What you will do

  • Build and maintain scalable backend APIs and data pipelines using Python and Node.js.
  • Design and implement database schemas to support complex automation and AI-driven features.
  • Integrate advanced LLM APIs and machine learning concepts to automate manual business processes.

Candidate profile

Who this is a fit for

  • 1-2 years of professional backend development experience with a strong grasp of Python or Node.js.
  • Practical experience with database management and a desire to work in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work in person in San Francisco alongside the founding team.

What makes it remarkable

Why this role is remarkable

  • Ground-floor opportunity to join an early-stage team as a foundational engineer with significant product influence.
  • Backed by top-tier VCs and founded by an experienced team with backgrounds from prestigious institutions and high-growth scale-ups.
  • High-impact work environment where you will ship features end-to-end and help define the engineering standards of a modern AI stack.

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