Member of Technical Staff

Lance; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend

Complimentary In Office Meals

Job summary

Lance, a founding software engineer role based in San Francisco, invites an on-site candidate to lead the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge software for autonomous AI agents. You will collaborate with the core team on scalable infrastructure and real-time decisions to enhance guest experiences in hospitality.

The role emphasizes ownership, architectural design, and pushing innovative features while growing with a startup focused on hospitality tech.

Qualifications

• In-person in San Francisco (9-9-6 schedule)
• Proficiency in software development languages and architectural design
• Experience with ML/AI development or related tech
• Ability to design and build scalable systems with cloud infra and deployment pipelines
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and performance optimization
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and ownership mindset
• Interest in startup environment with focus on innovation and growth
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field
• Experience in hospitality or travel tech is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and deployment of software solutions.
• Architect and build scalable infrastructure with the core team.
• Optimize system performance and drive features for autonomous AI agents.
• Shape product direction and tackle complex technical challenges.

Skills

Software development

Python

JavaScript

Architectural design

ML/AI development

Cloud infrastructure

Performance optimization

Team collaboration

Startup mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

AWS

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Company Description

Lance (YC W26) develops autonomous AI agents that handle calls, close sales, and manage operations, enabling your team to focus on providing excellent guest experiences. Trusted by leading hotel groups across the U.S., Lance supports 50+ hotels with brands like Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt. Using advanced Computer Use Agent technology, Lance agents integrate seamlessly with existing hotel software to make real‑time decisions and efficiently manage complex tasks.

Role Description

This is a full-time on‑site role for a Founding Software Engineer based in San Francisco, CA. The Founding Engineer will be responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of cutting‑edge software solutions. Key responsibilities include collaborating with the core team to architect and build scalable infrastructure, optimizing system performance, and driving innovative features for autonomous AI agents. As an integral team member, the Founding Engineer will impact product direction, tackle complex technical challenges, and shape the future of the company.

Qualifications

• Work 996 In-Person San Francisco


• Proficiency in software development, programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or similar), and architectural design


• Experience with machine learning, AI development, or related technologies


• Ability to design and build scalable systems, including knowledge of cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines
  
• Strong problem‑solving skills, debugging, and optimizing performance of applications


• Excellent team collaboration, communication skills, and ownership mentality


• Interest in working in a startup environment with a focus on innovation and growth


• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field


• Previous experience in the hospitality or travel technology sector is a plus

Total Compensation

$160,000-$300,000 Cash + Equity + Bonus

Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend

Complimentary In Office Meals