Founding Engineer - San Francisco
3 days ago

Job description
About the OpportunityAn early stage technology company is building an AI-powered software platform designed to automate complex workflows and improve how healthcare organizations operate at scale.
The team is small, highly technical, and already delivering to real customers.This is an opportunity to join at the ground floor and help shape product direction, engineering standards, and company culture from the beginning.
If you've ever wanted to build something from scratch and have meaningful ownership over what ships, this is that kind of role.
You'll join a founding engineering team building the first generation of core products.
The focus is on developing intelligent AI agents and automation systems that handle real world interactions, streamline operational processes, and surface actionable insights.
How the Team Operates
This is an AI-first organization. AI is not just a feature, it's embedded across product, operations, and internal workflows.
The team stays intentionally lean. Engineers are hands-on with code, systems, and product decisions. There is minimal bureaucracy and a strong emphasis on ownership and iteration.
Technical Environment
Modern frontend and backend technologies including:
React and TypeScript based applications
Python services
Cloud infrastructure
AI and LLM frameworks
Agent orchestration and workflow automation tools
Strong testing practices and disciplined engineering fundamentals are a priority.
Who We're Looking For
Builders who are excited about applied AI and enjoy experimenting with new tools to solve real problems.
You do not need a deep academic AI background. Curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to move from idea to production matter most.
You Might Be a Great Fit If You
Enjoy exploring modern AI frameworks and automation workflows
Think about how AI can meaningfully improve user experiences or operational efficiency
Learn quickly and build confidently in ambiguous environments
Thrive in fast moving, hands-on teams
Care about culture and building something meaningful with a tight group
Why This Role
Early impact on product and engineering direction
High ownership from concept to deployment
Close collaboration with a small, senior team
Competitive compensation and meaningful equity
Opportunity to help scale a fast growing AI platform
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