Founding Engineer

Founding Engineer

Location: San Francisco, CA (In-person) Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: $130,000 - $170,000

Architecting the Future of In-Person Connection We are an AI-powered platform transforming the way companies plan corporate events—from high-stakes executive retreats to global conferences. Our software automates the logistics of venue sourcing and vendor negotiations, making it faster and easier for teams at companies like Google and Amazon to meet up in real life. We are on a mission to make it easier for teams to create meaningful moments together, and we are looking for a Founding Engineer to help build that foundation.

The Role As a Founding Engineer, you will be a cornerstone of our technical team. You won’t just be executing on tickets; you will be making key technical decisions, influencing product direction, and shaping our engineering culture from day one. This is a "zero-to-one" opportunity for someone who loves building full-stack products and wants to see their work have a direct impact on customers.

What You’ll Do:

• Full-Stack Ownership: Take charge of our stack (React/TypeScript, Next.js, Node/Python) and ensure we are building for both speed and quality.
• Rapid Innovation: Ship high-quality features quickly, iterating based on real-world customer needs and feedback.
• Scale AI Systems: Build and optimize the AI systems that power our core product automation.
• Strategic Leadership: Influence the product roadmap and technical architecture as we scale.
• Culture Building: Help define the tools, processes, and values that will define our engineering team for years to come.

Requirements

• End-to-End Builder: You have a proven track record of building and shipping full-stack products from the ground up.
• Product-Minded: You have strong product intuition and genuinely care about the user experience.
• Technical Expert: You are highly confident in SQL and modern web frameworks (React, Next.js).
• High Momentum: You thrive in fast-paced environments, learn quickly, and take the initiative without waiting for a playbook.
• Mission-Driven: You want to build tangible tools that people actually use to improve their real-world connections.

Bonus Points:

• Experience deploying AI/LLM tools in a production environment.
• A strong eye for UI/UX design.
• Previous "zero-to-one" startup experience.

Benefits

• Compensation: $130K – $170K base salary + 0.5% – 1.5% equity.
• High-Energy Culture: Join a sister-founded team in San Francisco that moves fast and cares deeply. We celebrate wins together—whether it's through "steak-offs" at the office or racing an Ironman relay.
• World-Class Offsites: Quarterly team offsites (past trips include the White Lotus S3 hotel in Thailand) and exclusive access to top-tier venues and events.
• In-Office Perks: Free daily lunch and dinner provided at our SF home.
• Wellness & Support: Monthly fitness stipend, comprehensive health insurance, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• True Recharge: Generous PTO policy with required time off to ensure you stay energized.
• Ownership & Access: High autonomy with direct access to the founders and the opportunity to shape the company’s trajectory.

Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.

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