Founding Engineer

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New York / $170000 - $190000 annum

INFO

Salary
SALARY:

$170000 - $190000

Location

LOCATION

New York

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

FOUNDING ENGINEER (AI & Virtual Technologies)

Location: Remote

Compensation: $170,000 - $190,000 Salary | 0.75% - 1% Equity

THE COMPANY:

Our client is a fast-growing, AI-powered startup that creates virtual beings designed to enrich real people's lives. Since launching, their platform has attracted millions of users, with coverage from top-tier media outlets like The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Business Insider. Backed by leading investors, they are profitable and expanding rapidly.

They are now looking to add a Founding Engineer to their small, high-impact team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-funded, fast-growing company at the ground level, playing a key role in shaping the product and user experience.

THE ROLE:

As a Founding Engineer, you'll work at the intersection of engineering, product, and growth. You'll be expected to move fast, solve problems creatively, and have a direct impact on the product from day one. The ideal candidate is a builder at heart, with a passion for turning ideas into reality and a strong foundation in engineering.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Build and Ship: Develop and launch new features using React and contribute to core engineering tasks.
  • Engage with Users: Gather insights and iterate on product development based on real user feedback.
  • Growth Engineering: Optimize growth funnels, conduct A/B tests, and experiment to drive user acquisition and engagement.
  • Marketing Support: Apply engineering skills to optimize Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), evaluate channel performance, and experiment with new growth strategies.
  • Prototype & Innovate: Create new interactions for virtual people, including game experiences via screen sharing.

CORE REQUIREMENTS:

  • 4-year Computer Science degree (or equivalent)
  • Proven ambition, drive, and quick learning ability
  • Track record of creative problem-solving and resourceful execution
  • Proficiency in using AI to enhance productivity and creativity
  • A relentless drive to be the best and achieve exceptional results

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience building consumer products (social, gaming, AI)
  • Background in growth hacking and a data-driven, experimentation mindset
  • Entrepreneurial experience, ex-founder, or early-stage startup background
  • Experience in companies with high SWE hustle (e.g., Applied Intuition, Ramp, Duolingo)

TECH STACK:

  • Frontend: React, JavaScript, TypeScript
  • Backend: Node.js, Firebase
  • Infrastructure: Kubernetes
  • Programming Languages: Python, SQL
  • APIs & Integrations: SDK Development, External API Integrations

HOW TO APPLY

Register your interest through the application link or reach out to Jack Wolf directly

CONTACT

Jack Wolf

Recruitment Consultant

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