Founding Engineer

Helicone.ai is seeking a Founding Engineer to join their team in San Francisco, working on their LLM observability platform. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI observability from the ground up.

As a Founding Engineer, you'll work directly with the founders to build highly scalable systems and own end-to-end engineering projects. The role involves developing and maintaining various components of the platform, including frontend services (NextJS/Tailwind), proxy workers (Cloudflare), databases (Supabase, ClickHouse), and backend services (AWS ECS, Kafka).

The ideal candidate should have strong TypeScript experience, as 91% of the codebase uses it. Knowledge of SQL, cloud services (especially Cloudflare), and a solid understanding of LLMs is essential. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing new features, managing deployment processes, and engaging with the developer community.

Helicone offers a dynamic work environment in San Francisco, the heart of AI innovation. The culture emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning. Team activities include weekly lunches and monthly hackathons. The company values technical excellence, adaptability, and a growth mindset.

The tech stack includes:

• Languages: TypeScript, Python
• Frameworks: Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Express, ShadCN
• Hosting: Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, Vercel, Supabase
• Services: Docker, Postgres, ClickHouse, Cloudflare Workers, Redis
• Developer Tools: Unix, CLI, git
• LLMs: OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, TogetherAI

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who want to make a significant impact in the AI space while working with cutting-edge technology. The role offers competitive compensation, equity, and the chance to shape both the product and the company's future.