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Join Dryft as a Founding Design EngineerAt Dryft, we are revolutionizing manufacturing operations by developing intelligent systems that automate complex human decision-making processes. Our small yet exceptionally talented team is deeply passionate about the physical world, including cars, machines, and planes. Our members are accomplished graduates from prestigious institutions such as Stanford, Berkeley, CDTM, and TUM, and they include innovators who have built everything from robots and race cars to high-impact software that has garnered millions of downloads.Supported by visionary leaders from renowned companies such as Amazon, Facebook, and Stripe, we are already making significant strides by saving our customers millions. This is just the beginning—while ERPs maintained the physical world for decades, Dryft is spearheading the future.Your RoleAs our Founding Design Engineer, you will collaborate closely with our CEO, CTO, and customers to create intuitive user interfaces for our AI-driven agents. Your goal will be to simplify complexity, transforming intricate industrial data and decision-making frameworks into clear, trustworthy user experiences that empower users to act confidently and swiftly.

-- Are you seeking an opportunity to join our innovative team but can’t find the perfect position? Submit your application here! --At dryft, we specialize in creating intelligent systems that streamline complex human decisions in manufacturing operations.Our small, highly skilled team boasts diverse backgrounds, with a shared passion for the physical world encompassing cars, machines, and planes. Our team includes alumni from Stanford, Berkeley, CDTM, TUM, winners of Stanford TreeHacks, and recipients of prestigious Fulbright & Haniel scholarships, along with innovators who have developed everything from robots and race cars to widely-used software.We are proudly supported by industry leaders and founders from companies such as Amazon, Facebook, Stripe, Applied Intuition, and others; alongside investors like General Catalyst and Neo, as well as board members from major global industrial firms.Currently, we are already saving our clients millions, yet this is merely the beginning. While ERPs dominated the physical world for the past fifty years, dryft is leading the way into the future.

Join the Dryft TeamDryft is at the forefront of innovation, creating intelligent systems that streamline complex human decisions in manufacturing operations.We are a tight-knit team with a passion for the physical world, spanning across vehicles, machinery, and aerospace. Our group comprises graduates from esteemed institutions such as Stanford, Berkeley, CDTM, and TUM. We are proud recipients of accolades including Stanford TreeHacks and prestigious scholarships like Fulbright & Haniel. Our diverse backgrounds range from robotics and race car development to creating software applications with millions of downloads.Supported by visionary founders from industry giants like Amazon, Facebook, and Stripe, as well as influential investors such as General Catalyst and Neo, our mission is to revolutionize how manufacturing operates. Currently, we are saving our clients millions, but we believe this is just the beginning of our journey.Your RoleAs the Founding Full-Stack Engineer, you will be instrumental in developing Dryft’s decision intelligence systems. Your work will involve creating scalable architectures that integrate agent-based reasoning, mathematical optimization, and simulation on vast industrial datasets.

Join Dryft as a Full-Stack Engineering Intern!About Us: At Dryft, we develop advanced systems designed to streamline intricate human decision-making processes in manufacturing operations. Our compact yet highly skilled team is deeply rooted in a passion for the tangible world, embracing everything from cars and machines to aircraft. Our diverse group includes alumni from prestigious universities such as Stanford, Berkeley, MIT, and TUM, and boasts accolades from events like Stanford TreeHacks. We have engineered everything from robots and race cars to software with millions of downloads.Backed by visionaries from Amazon, Facebook, Stripe, Applied Intuition, and supported by investors like General Catalyst and Neo, our team is committed to innovation in industrial technology.At Dryft, we foster a culture of straightforward communication and direct feedback. We seek individuals who aspire to grow rapidly while taking on significant responsibilities.Your Role:As a Full-Stack Engineering Intern, you will play a crucial role in shaping Dryft's decision intelligence framework. You will design scalable systems that integrate agent-based reasoning, mathematical optimization, and simulations utilizing vast industrial datasets.This position allows you to work independently on dedicated projects, often collaborating directly with customers while receiving mentorship from experienced engineers who will guide you throughout your journey. Many of our foundational engineers have previously been integral members of venture-backed startups in the San Francisco area.Qualifications:You are passionate about creating scalable, interpretable, data-driven agents from multiple angles including algorithms, architecture, and infrastructure.You possess a keen product sense and thrive in direct daily interactions with customers.You have successfully shipped production code end-to-end, demonstrating strength in backend and infrastructure, while being comfortable implementing fundamental frontend features.You are prepared to work onsite in San Francisco (visa support is available).

About TierZero TierZero helps engineering teams operate more effectively in the AI era. The platform supports teams managing code in production, aiming to close the gap between human decision-making and machine capabilities. TierZero improves incident response, increases operational visibility, and encourages sharing of knowledge within teams. With $7M in funding from investors including Accel and SV Angel, TierZero works with companies like Discord, Drata, and Framer to optimize their large-scale systems. Role Overview: Founding Product Designer This San Francisco-based role is the first product design hire at TierZero. The designer will work closely with the CEO, CTO, and engineering teams, and will be in direct contact with customers to gather insights and feedback. The position blends design with system thinking, with a focus on building trust and supporting better operator decisions. What You Will Do Design core workflows and dashboards for AI agents handling incidents and production issues. Translate complex system behaviors into clear, dependable user experiences. Develop safety guardrails and interaction patterns that make automation predictable and reversible. Work closely with engineers to shape product decisions and defaults, going beyond visual design. Create high-density, high-signal interfaces for engineers working under pressure. Define how people interact, supervise, and collaborate with AI agents. Build interaction models for extended, multi-step agent workflows. Iterate quickly based on customer feedback from real incidents and on-call scenarios. Contribute to many areas of the company, including product direction, sales presentations, and office culture. Why Join TierZero? Work with a seasoned team, including a CEO with multiple startups behind them and a CTO with deep AI engineering experience. Join a company that values input and creativity, where every team member shapes the work environment.

Founding DesignerJoin Automat as a Founding Designer and play a pivotal role in shaping our platform and brand identity. Collaborate closely with our co-founder and CEO, Lucas Ochoa, to create an intuitive user experience that resonates with our vision of simplifying automation. Your design expertise will be crucial in crafting unique product experiences that are both aesthetically pleasing and functionally robust.About AutomatFounded by a talented team of creative technologists from esteemed organizations such as Google Creative Lab and Google Robotics at X, Automat is revolutionizing the way companies interact with AI. Our innovative solutions empower businesses to automate tedious tasks, enhancing operational efficiency and driving profitability. As we scale our operations, we invite you to be part of this exciting journey.What You Will DoAs a Founding Designer, you will lead the design efforts for Automat's platform. Your responsibilities will include establishing a cohesive brand language, collaborating with engineering teams, and developing user-centric designs that transform complex workflows into seamless automation experiences.Ideal Candidate ProfileExhibit exceptional design taste and creativityPossess the ability to navigate ambiguous design challengesHave a deep understanding of product design principles, especially in tech-driven environmentsDemonstrated experience in creating high-quality design outputs that align with engineering and business goals

Company OverviewMultiply is an innovative, rapidly growing startup located in the heart of San Francisco, CA. We have developed Blue, an AI-driven marketing agent recognized as the premier performance marketer globally. Blue operates around the clock to create and enhance advertising campaigns that enable our clients to accelerate their growth.Currently, we are a dynamic team of 13, and you will be the 14th member.Our early adopters include prestigious technology firms in Silicon Valley, including several unicorns. With growing demand for our services, we are eager to expand our team and enhance our capabilities.Role OverviewAs our inaugural designer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetics and functionality of our modern B2B marketing tools—from user experience to brand identity. Your contributions will significantly influence our design vision and product trajectory.This is a full-time position based at our Multiply headquarters in San Francisco. We are committed to hard work and are building a generational company. If you're ready for an extraordinary journey, this opportunity is for you.

About MultiplyAIMultiplyAI is an innovative and rapidly growing AI startup empowering B2B companies to maximize the effectiveness of their paid advertising and reach their ideal customers. Unlike traditional ad campaigns that lose impact over time, we create self-optimizing growth ads that leverage artificial intelligence and expert insights to enhance performance continuously.Currently, we are a team of 13 talented individuals, and you could be our 14th member.Role OverviewAs the inaugural designer at MultiplyAI, you will play a pivotal role in shaping three essential areas of our company:1) Crafting brand designs for the advertisements we create for our clients, managing contractors and our AI design system to deliver exceptional results.2) Steering the product strategy for our AI tools that generate creative content for customer ads.3) Designing products and features that enhance user experience.You will define the aesthetic and functional aspects of modern B2B marketing tools, influencing everything from product UX to visual branding. Your insights will be invaluable in driving our brand identity and overall vision.This position is full-time and requires you to be present at our headquarters in San Francisco. We are dedicated to building a generational company and if you are seeking an extraordinary adventure, this could be your opportunity.

Sentra seeks a Founding Product Designer based in San Francisco or the Bay Area. This position partners closely with company leadership to shape the vision for new products and guide design decisions from the ground up. What you will do Collaborate with leadership to define the direction and vision for Sentra’s products Design user experiences and interfaces starting from the earliest product stages Establish and uphold design standards that will influence the company’s future work Impact The work in this role will directly affect the trajectory of new products and set a foundation for design throughout Sentra.

Kiloforge operates as a company factory in San Francisco, using AI to generate, validate, build, and distribute software products for niche communities. The team’s goal is to address overlooked challenges with tailored applications and eventually manage thousands of products, each designed for specific needs. Role overview This founding engineer position centers on building and shipping micro applications at a rapid pace. The work involves developing software for real users, automating processes, and adapting quickly as priorities shift. The environment values experimentation and learning across disciplines. What you will do Develop and release micro applications each week for actual users Continuously improve and automate development workflows Who we're looking for Generalists with broad skills, ideally extending beyond engineering Experience building products that have reached real customers Resourceful and adaptable, able to respond to new challenges Strong instincts for product and design Comfortable with shifting priorities and ambiguity Curious and motivated to learn across different fields Background in founding a company or strong interest in entrepreneurship The team Founders with experience building companies, including one that reached $20M ARR Track record of launching products with thousands of active users Driven to make a meaningful impact Small, agile group of founders and builders Supported by investors such as a16z, Uncork Capital, Y Combinator partners, and Rahul Vohra Why join Kiloforge Collaborate with designers, creatives, and marketers to integrate their expertise into AI-driven workflows Ideal for those ready to take risks and help reshape how software is built and shipped Hands-on experience building and distributing products in an AI-first setting

Summary: Join Interface as a Founding Engineer! We seek versatile engineers (ML, data, full-stack) who are driven, innovative, and eager to make a difference. If you're ready to challenge the status quo and build impactful solutions, we want you on our team! Your Profile:Make swift, informed decisions with a focus on outcomesProactively address issues before they escalateFluent in our technology stack (TypeScript, Python, Docker, LLMs, YOLO, Tesseract, PostgreSQL, AWS, React Native, etc.)Have a proven track record of building functional productsThrive in fast-paced environmentsYour Responsibilities:Engage with users/customers to understand their experiences, challenges, and requirementsDesign robust systems utilized by thousands at billion-dollar enterprisesDevelop autonomous data pipelines for auditing large volumes of documentsEnsure scalable infrastructure managementDeliver quickly – our mantra is progress over perfection.Important Insights:Collaborate directly with the founding team and customersUser needs take precedence over flashy featuresThe team works six days a week in our San Francisco officeEnjoy working in SF: vibrant atmosphere, pleasant weather, and access to the best tech ecosystem in the world Additional Information:We welcome applications from around the globe.We offer competitive compensation, substantial equity, and the chance to influence our early team dynamics.$3,000 referral bonus for successful hires.About Interface: We are pioneers in autonomous safety solutions for the industrial sector, focusing on error detection and correction in industrial documentation. Our AI-powered platform aims to automate compliance tasks across various domains. You will leverage cutting-edge technologies at the crossroads of LLMs, computer vision, and data frameworks to redefine industry standards.

Join clera, an innovative startup poised to make waves in the tech industry. As a Founding Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our product and technology from the ground up. Collaborate with our founding team to design and implement cutting-edge solutions that redefine user experiences.

About HyperspellHyperspell is revolutionizing the Memory & Context Layer for AI Agents.AI agents are brilliant yet lack context.While AI agents excel in standardized testing, they struggle with real-world applications. Today's cutting-edge agents lack the contextual understanding that humans naturally acquire through diverse interactions. This context evolves with their tasks.Hyperspell empowers AI agents with contextual awareness by integrating with users' workspace data, creating a tailored memory and context layer.Our ValuesWe are committed to shaping the future through bold innovations. Our goal is to establish ourselves as the indispensable context layer for organizations, enabling all their AI agents to connect seamlessly. We embark on this journey not because it is easy, but because it is significant.We prioritize care — for our customers, their success, the future of AI, and most importantly, for one another. As we build the frontier of AI, we strive to be one of the most technologically advanced yet profoundly human companies in history — a place where we can enjoy shaping the future together.Our InvestorsOur vision is supported by esteemed investors such as Y Combinator, Afore Capital, Scribble Ventures, and Pioneer Fund. Our angel investors include leading figures from OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, and DeepMind, alongside respected founders from Silicon Valley like Siqi Chen (Runway) and Julian Weisser (On Deck).Our FoundersFounded in 2024 by Conor Brennan-Burke and Manu Ebert, Hyperspell is driven by experienced leaders. Conor previously spearheaded growth at Checkr, overseeing a $30 million API product portfolio and earning the title of 'the most helpful founder in YC'.Manu brings over 15 years of expertise in machine learning and AI, having successfully sold two companies and led high-growth engineering teams at Airbnb. Interestingly, he acquired his first .ai domain in 2014, needing to send a fax to the domain authority in Anguilla to do so.About the RoleAs our founding platform engineer, your mission will be to construct the infrastructure that makes Hyperspell feel magical — swift, dependable, and effortlessly scalable. You will be responsible for the foundation upon which our entire product is built, ensuring that when customers entrust us with their data, we uphold their trust.

Join Us as a Founding Engineer!At Brainbase, we're redefining the workforce landscape with AI Employees, akin to how Retool transformed internal tools.Imagine a world where AI collaborates seamlessly with human teams. Brainbase empowers businesses to develop their own AI workforce.In just one year, we've achieved $XM+ ARR and are on course to surpass $XXM+ soon. Our clientele spans from small and medium businesses to Fortune 50 corporations. We're proudly supported by Y Combinator, 500 Global, and other prestigious investors, including founders from YouTube and HubSpot, as well as notable YC alumni.About the RoleAs a pivotal member of our founding team, you'll play a crucial role in integrating AI into the enterprise landscape: launching innovative features, engaging with users, and fostering a vibrant company culture for future team members.You will collaborate closely with our CEO and founding team, focusing on enhancing our infrastructure (both cloud and on-premise) and refining our proprietary agent system based on user feedback.Who Should Apply?This position may be a perfect fit for you if:Resourceful: You excel in maximizing outcomes with limited resources, whether that be time, finances, or computing power.Resilient: You persist through challenges and only step back when you discover a more effective approach.Decisive: You make sound decisions under pressure, even with incomplete information, and swiftly move on to new challenges.Passionate about Problem-Solving: You thrive on tackling complex puzzles, games, or challenges, regardless of initial proficiency.Fun-Loving: You maintain positivity and uplift those around you, even during tough times.Key RequirementsAlongside the qualities outlined above, we seek candidates with the following qualifications: Essential SkillsLocation: Based in San Francisco or open to relocation.Work Authorization: Must have a valid US work permit (we do not sponsor H1-Bs; OPTs are acceptable).Minimum of 2 years of software engineering experience (recent graduates are encouraged to apply; personal projects are valued).Proficiency in Typescript and Python.Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) such as OpenAI API, Langchain, or HuggingFace.

Location: San Francisco, CA (In-person)Hours: Full-timeAbout NabihealthNabihealth is revolutionizing the behavioral healthcare landscape with a mission to deliver outstanding care to 100 million patients over the next decade. Our journey begins with a cutting-edge digital health platform tailored for eating disorders, utilizing an agentic care model that empowers clinicians to provide continuous, effective treatment. With the support of top-tier venture capital firms and our commitment, we've already made a positive impact on tens of thousands of patients.Your RoleAs a Founding Engineer, you will be instrumental in developing tools that enable clinicians to operate at their highest capability. Collaborating closely with the CEO, Chief Clinical Officer, and the care team, you will design and scale the internal systems that facilitate superior patient care. Your tasks will range from optimizing EHR workflows to creating clinical dashboards and automating backend processes, all aimed at enhancing the quality of care. This position is ideal for an engineer who excels in dynamic environments, is quick to adapt, and is passionate about improving healthcare.Key ResponsibilitiesEnhance EHR workflows to promote high-quality and efficient clinical careCreate innovative patient onboarding tools to simplify the intake processAutomate administrative processes including billing, revenue cycle management, and operationsDevelop internal tools that assist clinicians, operations teams, and leadershipWork in collaboration with clinical and operational teams to deliver fast and reliable systemsQualificationsMust be based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco — this is an on-site positionStrong attention to detail and design sensibility — you value a clean user experience, polished user interfaces, and intuitive toolsResourceful and agile — you produce results promptly without compromising on quality, thriving in uncertain situationsQuick learner — you adapt swiftly to new technologies, systems, and fieldsEmpathetic mindset — you prioritize creating solutions for real users, particularly patients and their healthcare providers

Why Become a Part of AngelList At AngelList, we're tackling some of the most complex challenges in venture capital and private markets. Join a team that prioritizes precision, urgency, and visionary thinking. If you aspire to influence the future of startup financing and development, this is your opportunity.About AngelListOur mission is to accelerate innovation by boosting the number of successful startups globally. We achieve this by constructing the financial infrastructure that simplifies investment in transformative companies.AngelList stands at the intersection of venture capital and the startup ecosystem, managing over $171 billion in assets and facilitating investments into more than 13,000 startups, including over 300 unicorns. Currently, 57% of top-tier U.S. VC deals involve AngelList investors. While we have achieved significant scale, our aspirations continue to grow.If you're passionate about shaping the future of private markets, we invite you to build with us.About the Role:Meridian is AngelList’s wealth platform tailored for private markets, creating wealth products for a burgeoning class of self-directed investors seeking unique access to private markets.Leveraging over a decade of AngelList innovation, Meridian expands the platform that has historically supported founders and fund managers to now encompass investors. This role is pivotal in crafting the next generation of products for private market investments.As a Senior Software Engineer on Meridian, you will lead the technical design and implementation of significant product interfaces spanning investing and portfolio management—from initial architecture decisions to product launch and iterative development. This is a founding engineer role on a zero-to-one product featuring substantial distribution, regulatory nuances, and infrastructural leverage. You will collaborate closely with product, design, compliance, and supply teams to redefine the experience of private market investing for the upcoming decade.We are also hiring a Founding Engineer for our new USVC product, and you will be considered for both positions.

Founding EngineerJoin Terac: The Premier Expert Network Driving Frontier ResearchLocation: San Francisco (in-person required) | Stage: Seed ($9M raised)At Terac, we are captivated by the vision of a future where agent-driven companies operate without traditional employees, yet still rely on human intelligence. As we stand on the brink of a new era where AI will handle most tasks with human oversight, Terac is poised to be the labor marketplace that fuels this post-AGI landscape.We are currently an expert network that supports cutting-edge research by constructing the foundational layer that facilitates on-demand human labor. Our partners integrate with us through API access to a diverse pool of research-grade experts. We manage sourcing, verification, screening, and payments, allowing our partners to concentrate on product development.Historically, jobs have transitioned from lifelong commitments to short-term engagements. From the stone age to the industrial era, and now platforms like Uber, the trend toward AI-driven labor marketplaces is undeniable and will only escalate in demand.Having successfully secured $9M in funding from notable investors including Emergence, SignalFire, Audacious, and Z Fellows, we are seeking innovative engineers with a founder's mindset to take ownership of critical components of our platform as we expand from research tools into the larger human data economy.Your Responsibilities:Lead and enhance the recruitment engine, utilizing targeted advertisements, referrals, automated outreach, and creative solutions to identify niche audiences.Develop and refine the Terac API for integration by research tooling and AI data companies.Implement the AI moderator, our voice agent designed to screen candidates, assess long-term tasks, detect fraudulent behavior, and facilitate multilingual conversations.Create marketplace systems that encompass opportunity routing, pricing optimization, expert lifetime value modeling, and feasibility analysis.Design the expert network experience, focusing on onboarding processes, opportunity matching, payout systems, and trust frameworks to retain experts.Collaborate closely with the CTO to influence technical strategies utilizing technologies such as Next.js, TypeScript, tRPC, Drizzle, Neon Postgres, LiveKit, and the Vercel AI SDK.Your Profile:A proactive builder with 3+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably in startup environments.

At datacurve, we are revolutionizing data collection through our innovative platform, Shipd. This engaging application turns tedious annotation tasks into an exciting, competitive adventure filled with quests, bounties, and leaderboards. As we continue to evolve, we are seeking a Founding Design Engineer to refine our existing platform into a sophisticated, scalable solution that meets the needs of our contributors and clients alike.Your RoleDesign Robust Systems: Develop custom design systems and reusable UI components that effectively accommodate diverse data formats and workflows.Lead Quest Builder Development: Create efficient multi-step agent workflows and UI structures to ensure rapid, consistent, and scalable setups.Address Complex UX Challenges: Design for extended coding sessions, foster a competitive programming culture, and integrate real-time telemetry.Implement Gamification Features: Develop leaderboards, streaks, bounties, and community engagement mechanics that enhance user interaction.Enhance Developer Tooling Interfaces: Improve VS Code forks, browser extensions, and trace viewers by creating a high-performance, developer-friendly UI/UX.Streamline the Shipping Process: Integrate design and engineering to accelerate development, enabling swift iterations and refinements.Success FactorsDemonstrated experience in building 0→1 products and establishing design systems from the ground up.Experience in developer tools, gamification platforms, or intricate marketplaces.A dual mindset: capable of thinking like both a designer and an engineer, balancing visual appeal, user interaction, and system performance.A founding mentality: resourceful, motivated by equity, and eager to invest effort into building a sustainable legacy.Desired CharacteristicsA hybrid thinker: part game designer, part engineer.A strong focus on functional complexity, beyond just aesthetic UI.Interest in developer psychology and scalable motivational strategies.Ability to thrive in uncertainty; capable of delivering results quickly without waiting for established processes.Preferred QualificationsFamiliarity with VS Code extensions, IDE plugins, or browser extensions.Understanding of marketplace and community dynamics.Experience in gamification design or engagement psychology is a plus.

Location: San Francisco, CAType: Full-time, on-siteOverview: As the digital landscape evolves, we at AgentMail are at the forefront of a revolution that empowers AI agents with their own identities and communication tools. Our mission is to create solutions in an uncharted territory, where the challenge is to build something that truly resonates with agents as the new citizens of the internet. If you thrive in innovative environments and enjoy taking projects from inception to execution, we want to hear from you.About AgentMail: We are pioneering an API that transforms traditional email into a robust communication platform for AI agents. This is not merely AI applied to email; it's a groundbreaking approach to integrate email functionality directly into AI.We are seeking a founding engineer with a strong foundation in backend systems and infrastructure to develop the fundamental tools that agents will rely on for communication, authentication, and real-world operation. This position is ideal for someone passionate about systems engineering: from APIs and distributed infrastructure to reliability and developer tools.Why Join Us?Exceptional Team: Our founding team consists of industry experts with backgrounds in quantitative analysis, software engineering, and private equity, featuring talent from renowned organizations like Optiver, NVIDIA, Amazon, Modern Treasury, and KKR.Explosive Growth: Since January, we have doubled our user base every two weeks and anticipate continued rapid expansion as the demand for AI agents skyrockets.Unique Market Position: We are the only provider of identity solutions for AI agents, akin to how Gmail serves human users.Your Role:Design APIs and abstractions that are user-friendly for both humans and AI agents.Develop high-performance, low-latency systems with a focus on agent user experience.Engage directly with our core infrastructure, which processes hundreds of thousands of emails daily.Innovate by merging cutting-edge AI capabilities with traditional email solutions.Take ownership of projects from design through to production deployment.Produce clear, maintainable code accompanied by thorough technical documentation.Act as a liaison for customer feedback, representing their needs within our team.Qualifications:We are looking for candidates with a strong backend development background, ideally with experience in API design, distributed systems, and software reliability.