Founding Engineer — First Hire, SF, Equity + Impact

Heavi Inc

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Top equity
Founding engineer role
In-person work in SF

Job summary

Heavi Inc in San Francisco seeks its first engineer, joining in-person with customers across the country to own major parts of the product and influence architecture, stack, and product direction.

You’ll work directly with customers to understand problems, ship solutions quickly, and help shape engineering culture, practices, and team norms from day one.

We offer a $140k+ salary and top‑of‑market equity; apply by emailing founders@heaviai.com with a quick resume and why you’d be a good fit.

Qualifications

  • Thrive in ambiguity and deliver fast.
  • Founder experience or strong interest in starting something new.
  • Comfortable working with blue collar customers and learning on the job.
  • Willing to learn how engines work or have related curiosity.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with customers to understand problems and ship solutions fast.
  • Help shape engineering culture, practices, and team norms from day one.
  • Collaborate with us on product and business decisions (this isn’t a back‑seat role).

Skills

Startup experience
Founder mindset
Engineering leadership
Customer collaboration

Job description

Heavi Inc in San Francisco seeks its first engineer, joining in-person with customers across the country to own major parts of the product and influence architecture, stack, and product direction.

You’ll work directly with customers to understand problems, ship solutions quickly, and help shape engineering culture, practices, and team norms from day one.

We offer a $140k+ salary and top‑of‑market equity; apply by emailing founders@heaviai.com with a quick resume and why you’d be a good fit.

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