Founding Engineer

Jake Taylor; Cochran's Crossing (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing AI startup in Cochran's Crossing is seeking a Mid-Senior level Software Developer to lead infrastructure initiatives. You will ensure system reliability and optimize the developer experience while working on high-performance systems. The ideal candidate has a startup mindset and a proven track record in SaaS product shipping and scaling. Competitive salary range: $200,000 - $280,000 yearly.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of shipping and scaling SaaS products.
• Experience in fast-paced environments and high-ownership roles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliability, performance, and observability across systems.
• Optimize the developer experience for speed and efficiency.
• Maintain core infrastructure and enforce high-quality production standards.

Skills

Startup mindset

Attention to detail

Commitment to quality

Job description

Overview

Join a fast-growing AI startup that’s revolutionizing marketing automation. Our platform helps software companies manage their entire go-to-market workflow. Our dream candidate can lead initiatives in different domains and is fueled by a passion for tackling complex problems head-on. You have a combination of practical experience and a strong commitment to your personal growth and the growth of those around you. Whether you've honed your expertise designing web-scale systems at large companies, or scaling startups from 0 to 1, we want to hear your story.

Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $280,000.00/yr

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Opportunity to shape the backbone of our tech stack
• Work on high-performance, reliable systems powering a growing SaaS platform
• Early ownership and direct impact on engineering practices and infrastructure
• Collaborate with a lean, high-performing team

What You’ll Do

• Ensure reliability, performance, and observability across systems
• Optimize the developer experience for speed and efficiency
• Maintain core infrastructure and enforce high-quality production standards

What We’re Looking For

• Startup mindset: scrappy, intelligent, and entrepreneurially minded
• Proven track record of shipping and scaling SaaS products
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment and want to build infrastructure that supports the next generation of AI-powered marketing, this role is for you.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Software Development

Industries

• Software Development