Founding Engineer

Role details

ABOUT THE ROLE Join a small, technically focused team building AI agents for complex supply chain operations. This hands-on role combines customer-facing work with end-to-end software development, turning operational challenges into production product features. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Work directly with customers, including procurement and supply chain teams, to understand operational challenges firsthand. - Translate customer insights into product and infrastructure improvements. - Own engineering workstreams from scoping through deployment. - Collaborate with company leadership on technical and strategic direction. - Help shape effective agentic software for supply chain use cases. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - At least 2 years of professional experience as a full-stack or backend-leaning engineer. - Production experience with Python, plus familiarity with TypeScript and React. - A track record of shipping software and delivering meaningful outcomes for stakeholders. - Experience at an early-stage startup or a well-regarded larger organization, with evidence of impact and career growth. - Regular use of AI coding assistants, such as Copilot or Cursor. - A U.S. undergraduate degree in computer science or an equivalent technical field. - Ability to travel for work every one to two months, including internationally. - Experience in forward-deployed engineering, building or deploying LLMs or AI models, or supply chain and procurement is useful. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary: $160,000 to $230,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available. LOCATION On-site in San Francisco, California. The role is listed for candidates in the United States.