Godela (YC X25) · 3 months ago
Founding Engineer (SWE) – Godela
Godela is a pioneering company focused on creating the first Physics Foundation Model, an AI system designed to predict and simulate physical behavior. They are seeking a Founding Software Engineer who will build end-to-end systems, translate ML models into production-ready applications, and contribute to shaping the company's culture and architecture.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)SimulationTest and Measurement
Responsibilities
Build robust, user-facing systems that expose physics-informed models as real applications
Own end-to-end delivery: from prototype → product → production deployment
Translate ML research and novel Models into usable, scalable tools
Design APIs and services that connect training pipelines, inference engines, and customer-facing interfaces
Shape the culture, architecture, and trajectory of an early startup
Qualification
Required
Strong software engineering fundamentals — Python, backend frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, etc.), and experience with front-to-back product development
Experience building and shipping applications that integrate ML/AI systems
Comfort working across the stack (infra, APIs, data, UI) with a bias toward execution
Hands-on cloud experience (AWS/GCP/Azure), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes or equivalent)
Track record of delivering high-impact systems in fast-moving environments (startup or equivalent)
Mindset: ownership, urgency, and comfort with ambiguity
Preferred
Experience scaling ML inference systems (multi-GPU, distributed serving)
Familiarity with engineering domains (simulation, CAD, scientific computing, or physics-heavy problems)
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, or MLOps frameworks
Experience with interactive scientific/engineering applications (visualization, CAD, web apps)