Founding Engineer – Full Stack (AI Platform) New York (Onsite) $160k – $190k Base Equity An ambitious AI driven startup is transforming a massive, outdated industry with cutting-edge generative AI. They’re already live in market, scaling quickly, and backed by top-tier investors. Their platform is proving real-world traction with measurable results and significant growth ahead. They’re now hiring their very first Founding Engineer to help define the future of their product and technology. This is a rare opportunity to join at the ground floor, work directly with the founders, and have an outsized impact on the company’s success. As a Founding Engineer, you will:Build and scale full stack applications that power AI-driven productsTake full ownership of features from idea to deploymentContribute across the stack (React, TypeScript, Node), with autonomy to ship quicklyInfluence architecture, infrastructure, and long-term technical strategyCollaborate closely with founders and early customers to shape the roadmapHelp lay the foundation for a world-class engineering culture and teamIdeal Profile:0-3 years of hands-on software engineering experience (startup or 0→1 project experience highly valued)Strong skills in React, TypeScript, and Node.jsExperience with cloud infrastructure (AWS or GCP) and SQL databasesStrong product mindset and ability to thrive in ambiguityExcellent communication and ownership skillsBachelor’s degree or higher from a top 10 U.S. Computer Science programBonus Experience:Experience working with AI/LLM-based productsExposure to prompt engineering, fine-tuning, or AI system optimizationFamiliarity with modern DevOps (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines)Previous experience integrating with enterprise systems or financial platformsWhy This Role?Join a fast-growing startup with real traction and revenue in a multi-billion dollar marketWork directly with elite founders on one of the hottest frontiers of AIHave true ownership over product direction, tech decisions, and team buildingGain significant equity as a founding team memberShape a product with the potential to impact millions of usersIf you’re excited by high-ownership roles, building full-stack AI platforms, and being part of a mission-driven company at the very beginning, let’s talk.
Ryan Hill