You will join as the first engineering hire, partnering with founders to build a platform that automates technical documentation. By connecting project scopes to code and communications, you will eliminate manual status updates. This is a zero-to-one role where you will architect scalable systems and integrate cutting-edge LLMs to redefine developer workflows.
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Staff Engineer at fast-growing AI productivity startup
Are you tired of documentation that's outdated the moment it's written? Join an early-stage AI startup as their first engineering hire and build the platform that turns project scopes and code into self-updating knowledge bases. This is a rare opportunity to partner directly with founders, architect a zero-to-one product, and leverage LLMs to eliminate the manual burden of status meetings. If you have 4+ years of full-stack experience and a bias toward action, help us redefine how technical teams stay aligned and ship faster without the knowledge debt.
Overview
Role overview
Company
About the company
Fast-growing AI productivity startup
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Architect and build the MVP from scratch, making foundational decisions on tech stack, infrastructure, and development practices.
- Design and implement complex integrations with third-party platforms including GitHub, Slack, and various project management tools.
- Develop intelligent document generation features using LLMs and embeddings to provide context-aware automation for diverse technical audiences.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Has 4+ years of full-stack software engineering experience with a proven track record of shipping successful products in fast-paced environments.
- Possesses strong integration experience with APIs and webhooks, alongside a deep interest or professional experience in AI/ML technologies.
- Demonstrates an ownership mindset and product sense, prioritizing user experience and iterative delivery over building in isolation.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Become the first engineering hire and a true co-builder, directly shaping the technical foundation and culture of the company.
- Tackle the universal problem of documentation debt by building near-autonomous, self-updating knowledge bases using advanced AI and RAG systems.
- Work in a high-ownership environment with a bias toward action, backed by experienced founders at an early-stage startup with significant growth potential.
Jack & Jill
How Jack & Jill work together
Meet Jack
Jack gets to know what you're great at and what you want next, then searches 14 million jobs daily and introduces you directly to hiring managers.
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.