Founding Software Engineer

Quix Recruitment Group Ltd; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity upside

Relocation reimbursement

Visa sponsorship

In-person collaboration opportunities

Shape engineering culture from day one

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in San Francisco seeks a Founding Software Engineer (Full Stack) to design and build internal solutions leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience, a strong technical background, and a passion for startup culture. Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $225,000 depending on experience, with additional benefits including equity and relocation support.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of full-stack or back-end engineering experience.
• Strong technical foundation with ability to solve complex engineering problems.
• Bias for speed, adaptability, and hands-on work.
• Excited to work in a fast-paced, high-impact startup environment.
• Background from top-tier startups or top CS programs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy internal software systems.
• Push the boundaries of AI, including LLMs and voice technologies.
• Redefine exceptional UX in enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with founders and engineers on technical strategy.
• Deliver high-quality solutions in an ambiguous environment.

Skills

Full-stack development

Back-end engineering

Problem-solving

UI/UX design

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking a Founding Software Engineer (Full Stack) to join the early‑stage team and help build high‑impact internal solutions using cutting‑edge AI technologies. This is a hands‑on role with significant technical ownership, ideal for candidates excited to shape the product, culture, and engineering direction from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy internal software systems that drive business operations.
• Push the boundaries of AI, including LLMs, voice, and agentic technologies.
• Redefine what exceptional UX looks like in enterprise applications.
• Collaborate closely with founders and other engineers to define technical strategy and architecture.
• Deliver high‑quality solutions in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 1+ years of full‑stack or back‑end engineering experience.
• Strong technical foundation with ability to solve complex engineering problems.
• Bias for speed, adaptability, and rolling up your sleeves.
• Excited to work in a fast‑moving, high‑impact startup environment.
• Background from top‑tier startups or top CS programs is highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $150,000–$225,000 (DoE) + equity upside
• Relocation reimbursement (if applicable)
• Visa sponsorship available
• In‑person collaboration in the Bay Area (Palo Alto / San Francisco)
• Opportunity to shape the company’s engineering culture and product direction from day one