Founding Engineer

About the Role This is a true 0→1 Founding Engineer opportunity at an early-stage, venture-backed AI SaaS company operating at the cutting edge of applied AI for manufacturing. You'll join at the ground floor and play a defining role in shaping both the product and the company itself. Working hands-on with large language models (LLMs), you'll build agents that feel magical to users while driving real business outcomes — specifically in the Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) space for manufacturers. You'll work directly with real users, iterate rapidly, and architect software built to scale. This role is on-site in New York, NY . Visa sponsorship is available. What You'll Do Ship core AI features across the full stack, from backend services to polished front-end experiences. Invent and launch new product capabilities that deliver meaningful value for manufacturing customers. Architect scalable, well-designed distributed systems and APIs built for long-term growth. Tackle challenging, ambiguous engineering problems with creativity and rigor. Integrate with enterprise systems including ERP and CRM platforms to power automated quoting workflows. Collaborate cross-functionally with the founding team to rapidly prototype and validate ideas with real users. What We're Looking For Must-haves (dealbreakers): Proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, and React with hands-on production experience. Ability to work on-site at the company's New York office. Required skills & experience: Significant hands-on experience building AI features leveraging large language models (LLMs) and integrating AI capabilities into production software. Experience designing and building scalable distributed systems and APIs . Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases. Experience integrating with ERP/CRM systems (e.g., data syncing, workflow automation, handling legacy systems). Ownership mindset — ability to ship core features end-to-end in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams. Strong computer science fundamentals. Experience range: 2–8 years of relevant software engineering experience. Location On-site — New York, NY, United States Visa sponsorship is available for this role.