Founding Engineer
Founding Engineer leads design, development, and deployment of software for autonomous AI agents in hospitality. Requires proficiency in Python/JavaScript, AI/ML experience, scalable systems expertise, and in-person work in San Francisco.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge software solutions
- Collaborate with the core team to architect and build scalable infrastructure
- Optimize system performance
- Drive innovative features for autonomous AI agents
- Impact product direction and tackle complex technical challenges
Qualifications
- Work 996 In-Person San Francisco
- Proficiency in software development, programming languages (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
Skills
Python, JavaScript, Machine Learning, AI, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalable Systems, Deployment Pipelines
Similar jobs
Fullstack Engineering jobsFull Stack Engineer building end-to-end features for an AI-first marketing content compliance platform, with majority focus on backend services, databases, and infrastructure. Requires 4+ years full-stack experience with backend emphasis, strong CS fundamentals, and hybrid work in SF or NYC.
Build full-stack operational tools for fleet monitoring, in-vehicle visualization, and rider support across an autonomous robotaxi service. The role requires 3+ years of software development experience and proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and modern web frameworks.
Build and own scalable full-stack systems for eligibility, education funding ledgers, marketplace payments, and internal tools. The role requires 3+ years of software development experience, strong TypeScript skills, and experience delivering 0-to-1 products in startup environments.
Build Quindar’s internal AI and automation platform by connecting company tools, data, workflows, and AI agents. The role requires production software development, strong ownership, rapid learning, and the ability to work across backend, frontend, integrations, and business operations.
Owns full product lines end-to-end for a relationship intelligence platform, from customer discovery and scoping to building scalable full-stack features including React/Next.js frontend, backend systems, and LLM pipelines. Requires strong product instincts, full-stack expertise, and independent operation.