Founding Software Engineer

About the company Our client is an early-stage software company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Take full ownership of core parts of a new software platform, moving across server-side and user-facing work as needed. Ship production code quickly while working side by side with company leadership. What you'll do - Own platform modules from architecture decisions through production deployment. - Build and iterate on core components such as data pipelines, computation layers, orchestration logic and user-facing surfaces. - Ship production code quickly while balancing technical depth with product judgment. - Spot gaps in the system independently and propose and deliver what should be built next. - Work hand in hand with the founder on early priorities for both the technology and the product. Requirements What we're looking for - At least 3 years of engineering experience, with a record of building and shipping production systems quickly. - Versatility across the stack, including server-side services and user interfaces, and ease shifting between them as needs change. - High agency and an outcome focus, able to work without a defined scope and execute end-to-end. - Fluency with modern AI and software tooling. - Willingness to work in person in San Francisco with the intensity of an early-stage team and demanding hours. Bonus points - Background in spatial data, GIS tooling or location-based systems. - Applied AI research experience, such as a paper, project or production system beyond standard ML pipelines. - Experience at a high-velocity startup building real systems under pressure. - Competitive programming accomplishments showing strong algorithmic thinking. - Prior founding or early-employee startup experience in an unstructured environment. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 150,000 to 350,000 per year - Equity Location and work model - San Francisco, CA, United States - On-site, in person - Full-time