Founder-Mode Software Engineer: AI Strategy to Deployment

Tractorbeam; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tractorbeam is looking for versatile engineers who can own strategy and execution on diverse projects. You’ll work across clients, shaping AI-enabled solutions from roadmap to delivery, often in new domains and stacks.

We value learning quickly, clear client communication, and a pragmatic, low-ego approach. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving and shipping solutions for real-world impact.

Qualifications

• CS degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, systems design, and debugging.
• Clear communication: present to clients, write proposals, and translate technical tradeoffs for non-technical audiences.
• Curiosity, flexibility, low ego.

Skills

Strong CS fundamentals

Ability to learn quickly

Generalist mindset

Education

CS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Rust

Effect-TS

Job description

Tractorbeam is looking for versatile engineers who can own strategy and execution on diverse projects. You’ll work across clients, shaping AI-enabled solutions from roadmap to delivery, often in new domains and stacks.

We value learning quickly, clear client communication, and a pragmatic, low-ego approach. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving and shipping solutions for real-world impact.