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# Founding Engineer

- **Company:** RHEA COACHING, LLC
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $160,000 - $180,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Software Architecture, Next.js, Software Deployment, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Enterprise Data Management, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Large Language Models, Backend, Fastapi, Machine Learning Operations, Virtual Agents, Automation Anywhere
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/founding-engineer-san-francisco-ca--46536db6-2f08-45da-984c-7e380f5a8c28

## About the Role

Startup, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Enterprise Data Integration, Customer Relations, Product Engineering, Product Shipments, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Data Modeling, Systems Scalability, * Strong full-stack engineering ability with a backend or systems-oriented foundation.

 * Strong proficiency in at least one of Python, TypeScript, Java, or C++.
 * Experience with modern backend technologies and databases such as PostgreSQL, FastAPI, Next.js, or comparable technologies.
 * Solid understanding of backend architecture, databases, APIs, data systems, and cloud infrastructure.
 * Experience deploying applications using AWS, Azure, GCP, or similar cloud environments.
 * Ability to independently take a technical problem from concept to a near-production solution.
 * Strong understanding of modern AI development, including LLMs, agents, tool use, AI workflows, evaluations, or ML infrastructure.
 * Strong computer science fundamentals and technical problem-solving ability.
 * High ownership and comfort operating in a fast-moving environment with limited structure.
 * Good communication skills and willingness to work directly with customers.
 * Interest in eventually taking on greater technical or team leadership responsibility.

Strong Plus

We're particularly interested in engineers who have demonstrated exceptional technical initiative outside of traditional assigned work.

## Description

* Own features end-to-end, from understanding the problem through implementation, deployment, and iteration.
 * Design scalable backend systems and data models for complex enterprise data.
 * Build reliable AI agent workflows, evaluations, integrations, and guardrails.
 * Integrate the platform with external enterprise systems and data sources.
 * Work directly with customers to understand their workflows and translate business needs into technical solutions.
 * Improve infrastructure, reliability, performance, and developer practices as the platform scales.
 * Contribute directly to technical architecture and product decisions.
 * Help establish the engineering standards and culture of a growing team.