Founding Full Stack Engineer (Applied AI)
Job Summary
AI Talent Now job # ZR 96
Responsibilities
Build and maintain backend services and APIs (Python FastAPI) and frontend experiences (React) across the full stack
Work directly with enterprise customers to understand use cases and co-build custom AI agents and workflows
Own product and infrastructure areas end-to-end from problem identification to shipping including architectural decisions
Collaborate closely with the co-founders and have a significant influence on the product roadmap and company strategy.
Operate in a fast-paced ambiguous environment taking ownership of outcomes from problem identification to shipping features.
5 - 7 years of experience in full-stack software engineering.
Experience at a early-stage VC-backed (Seed to Series B) startup.
Demonstrated promotion history in at least one previous role.
Experience at a large well-known tech company (e.g. Google Meta etc.) in addition to startup experience.
BS/MS in Computer Science Engineering or related technical field.
Python and backend development (FastAPI).
React or equivalent modern frontend framework.
Experience or strong interest in applied AI.
Strong communicator can interface directly with enterprise customers and translate requirements into features.
California-based strongly preferred (SF Bay Area ideal).
Required Skills:
Proficient in Python (bonus for TypeScript and React).Regularly uses AI coding assistants (e.g. Copilot Cursor). Experience building with or deploying LLMs/AI models.
Required Education:
Candidates should hold a CS or equivalent technical undergraduate degree from a U.S. school