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# Founding Engineer

- **Company:** Recruiting from Scratch
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Data Systems, DevOps, Machine Learning, Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Storage Management, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Containerization, Restful APIs
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/founding-engineer-san-francisco-ca--7910a693-eaa3-439d-896d-de9bf3d90aae

## About the Role

* 1-4 years of experience in backend engineering or related fields.
 * Proficiency in AWS and GCP for cloud infrastructure management.
 * Experience developing REST APIs and working with vector stores.
 * Strong understanding of software development principles and best practices.
 * Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment., * Familiarity with Langchain and its applications in machine learning.
 * Experience in infrastructure, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
 * Knowledge of containerization technologies and orchestration tools.

## Description

Founding EngineerTitle of Role: Founding EngineerLocation: San Francisco, onsiteCompany Stage of Funding: Venture-Backed - AI, Data, B2B, Software Development, EnterpriseOffice Type: OnsiteSalary: $150K-$220KCompany DescriptionWe're representing a dynamic venture-backed company at the forefront of AI and data solutions for B2B enterprises. This innovative firm is dedicated to transforming how businesses leverage data through cutting-edge software development. With a strong focus on creating impactful solutions, they are poised for significant growth in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.What You Will DoDesign and implement scalable backend systems using AWS and GCP.Develop and maintain REST APIs to support various applications and services.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate machine learning models into production.Optimize data storage and retrieval processes using vector stores.Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices in software engineering.Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments to ensure system reliability.Assist in the deployment of infrastructure solutions and automation processes.Ideal Candidate Background1-4 years of experience in backend engineering or related fields.Proficiency in AWS and GCP for cloud infrastructure management.Experience developing REST APIs and working with vector stores.Strong understanding of software development principles and best practices.Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.PreferredFamiliarity with Langchain and its applications in machine learning.Experience in infrastructure, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).Knowledge of containerization technologies and orchestration tools.Compensation and BenefitsThe base salary for this role ranges from $150K to $220K, accompanied by competitive equity options. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team and contribute to groundbreaking projects in the AI and data space.