US Founding Engineer

Building data infrastructure for AI applications, focusing on improving data quantity and quality for model development.
$75,000 - $300,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
51 - 100 Employees
6+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For US Founding Engineer

Encord, backed by $50M in funding from CRV and Y Combinator, is seeking a US Founding Engineer to spearhead their San Francisco engineering operations. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of AI data infrastructure at a rapidly growing startup. As a Founding Engineer, you'll have end-to-end ownership across the technical stack, from product development to deployment, working with technologies like Python, TypeScript, and Kubernetes.

The ideal candidate should be an experienced builder who thrives in fast-paced environments and seeks high-impact opportunities. You'll be joining a high-performing team of industry veterans, working on cutting-edge computer vision and deep learning challenges across various sectors including healthcare, surveillance, retail, and agriculture.

The position offers significant autonomy and collaboration opportunities, working 3-5 days weekly in a newly-launched North Beach office. Encord provides a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation with equity, flexible PTO, health benefits, and regular team events. The role requires a balance of technical expertise and leadership skills, as you'll be instrumental in scaling the company's US presence.

What makes this opportunity unique is the chance to work on unsolved problems in computer vision and deep learning while building essential infrastructure for AI applications. The company's focus on "boring technology" ensures reliable, scalable solutions, while their backing from top investors demonstrates strong market potential. If you're passionate about AI infrastructure and want to make a significant impact in a growing field, this role offers the perfect platform to shape the future of AI development tools.

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Responsibilities For US Founding Engineer

  • Lead engineering operations in San Francisco
  • Build across the technical stack
  • Take holistic ownership of product development
  • Make product, design and architectural decisions
  • Handle deployment, monitoring and measuring impact
  • Support US operations development

Requirements For US Founding Engineer

Python
TypeScript
React
Kubernetes
  • Experience in building and maintaining multiple systems from scratch
  • Strong problem-solving skills and first principles thinking
  • Comfortable working across the technical stack
  • Ability to work autonomously and handle uncertainty
  • Strong team player mentality
  • Experience with building reliable and performant software

Benefits For US Founding Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Education Budget
  • Competitive salary, commission and equity
  • 18 paid vacation days + federal holidays
  • Flexible PTO
  • Annual learning and development budget
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Opportunities for travel
  • Bi-annual off-sites and monthly socials

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