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VectorSearch.AI · 3 hours ago

Founding Software Engineer

San Francisco Bay Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$210K/yr - $300K/yr

4+ years exp

VectorSearch.AI is a company redefining how teams build and ship APIs. They are seeking a Founding Software Engineer to join their founding engineering team, where the role involves shaping product direction and core architecture while building foundational systems.

Staffing & Recruiting

Hiring Manager

Ezra Levi

Responsibilities

Shape product direction and core architecture

Build foundational systems from the ground up

Qualification

ReactTypeScriptNode.jsAPI toolingFrontend developmentBackend developmentInfrastructureDeveloper empathyProduct senseOpen-source contributionsTechnical leadership

Required

4+ years of strong engineering experience (L4+ senior level preferred)

Track record at high-bar companies — FAANG, well-known unicorns, or fast-moving startups backed by top VCs (e.g., a16z, Sequoia, Greylock)

Clear quantifiable impact in previous roles (e.g., 'Built X that increased Y by Z%')

React (non-negotiable) — experience building large, modern web apps

Depth in frontend, backend, or infrastructure

Familiarity with modern API tooling, TypeScript ecosystems, and scalable web architectures

Preferred

TypeScript & Node.js

Open-source contributions or external technical leadership

Strong product sense, developer empathy, and/or founder experience

Benefits

Meaningful equity

Company

VectorSearch.AI

2-10 employees

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

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