# Founding Engineer

**Company:** [Lance](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/lance)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Fullstack Engineering
**Salary:** $160k – $300k/yr
**Skills:** Python, JavaScript, Machine Learning, AI, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalable Systems, Deployment Pipelines
**Posted:** 2026-05-02

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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

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