Founding Software Engineer

Strativ Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic startup seeks a Founding Software Engineer to build innovative AI products for Fortune 500 companies. Join a close-knit team and shape the future of the company while making impactful technical decisions in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have strong startup experience and skills in Python and modern front-end technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience for Junior role; 5 years for Senior role.
• Strong preference for candidates with startup experience and entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Make fast, meaningful contributions to product development and lead entire product lines.
• Drive key technical decisions and set engineering direction.

Skills

Python

Proficiency in Next.js

Proficiency in React

Familiarity with Kubernetes

Familiarity with Docker

Experience with AI applications

Education

Computer Science MS

Tools

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

This range is provided by Strativ Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr

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The company

Founded in 2023 and raised $4M + at seed stage, although they have already exceeded this number in their ARR with more contracts being finalized. They have a strong close knit team and are hiring a number of SWE's so this is truly an opportunity to join and form part of the DNA of the company. You will be building 0-1 products for F500 companies, and have autonomy in making technical decisions alongside product ownership. You will be working across the full stack of the AI platform, building from design to deployment and experiment with LLM's.

What you'll be doing

• Product Development: Make fast, meaningful contributions their products with the opportunity to lead and own entire product lines.
• Technical Leadership: Shape the core architecture of our solutions by driving key technical decisions and setting engineering direction.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with co-founders and cross-functional teams to turn business vision into clear, executable plans.
• End-to-End Ownership: Lead products from concept to launch, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and delivering real impact.
• Enterprise Impact: Work directly with some of the world’s most iconic brands to launch AI-powered solutions—reaching millions of users, including potentially yourself.

Apply if you have

Startup Experience: Strong preference for candidates with prior experience at successful startups. Former founders are especially valued for their entrepreneurial mindset and problem-solving skills.

Prior Experience: Minimum of 1 year for Junior role/5 years for Senior

Computer Science MS

• Backend Skills: Strong background in Python (Django experience is a plus).
• Frontend Skills: Proficiency in Next.js, React, and ShadCN.
• Cloud Platforms: Proficient with AWS or Google Cloud.
• Scalability: Familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker is a big plus.
• AI Applications: Prior experience designing and building AI-powered apps is a strong plus.

-> Position - Founding Software Engineer

-> Onsite (SF Bay Area) (Relocation support offered)

-> Comp: up to $180K - $300K + sizeable equity (discussed individually)

Please reach out to [e-mail] with your resume if you are interested.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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