This range is provided by Trust In SODA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr Are you a relentless builder with a passion for AI, growth, and creating world-class products? Do you want to join a fast growing, profitable start-up that has scaled from 0 to $5M ARR in just over a year? You will join a company who's AI powered virtual companions bring joy to millions, blending deep personalization, memory and human-like interaction. After a hugely successful year, they're looking for a Founding Engineer to join their team. This isn’t just another engineering role - you’ll have a direct impact on product, growth, and user experience from day one. Why you should join this company? You'll join a fast-growing & profitable company that is Scaling at an explosive pace with a lean, high-impact team. You'll make an immediate impact – your work will shape both the product and millions of users’ experiences. You'll get full ownership & autonomy – no bureaucracy, just building and executing on big ideas. You'll have the opportunity to work at the intersection of AI & human connection – A rare opportunity to push the boundaries of AI-powered experiences. What you’ll do? Own and build core product features, from AI-driven interactions to user engagement strategies. Experiment relentlessly - growth hacking, optimizing marketing, and pushing boundaries. Apply AI tools to boost efficiency and innovation. Work directly with the founders to shape the company’s direction. What the company is looking for? Tech Agnostic Engineers, there is no preference in terms of technology used here. Strong engineering fundamentals – A rigorous CS background or equivalent. Creative problem-solver – You love finding scrappy ways to get things done. Growth & product mindset – You think beyond code; you build with users in mind. Relentless drive – You want to be the best at what you do and aren’t afraid to go all in. Experience with AI, gaming, social, or consumer products is a plus. Location: They're currently remote but expect to move to a hybrid setup in the Bay Area - so being based in, or open to relocating to California is preferred. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, obsess over great products and want to shape the future of AI-driven human connection, this role is for you. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Trust In SODA by 2x Inferred from the description for this job 401(k) Medical insurance Vision insurance Get notified about new Software Engineer jobs in San Francisco Bay Area . Mountain View, CA $145,000.00-$170,000.00 1 day ago Software Engineer, AI Platform - New Grad Mountain View, CA $145,000.00-$170,000.00 1 day ago Mountain View, CA $138,225.00-$207,575.00 2 days ago Full-Stack Software Engineer (Jr/Mid level) San Francisco, CA $130,000.00-$140,000.00 4 days ago San Francisco, CA $99,500.00-$200,000.00 4 days ago Software Development Engineer I - Frontend & Mobile San Francisco, CA $99,500.00-$200,000.00 6 days ago San Francisco, CA $150,000.00-$283,000.00 6 days ago Software Engineer (L4), Content & Business Products Palo Alto, CA $140,000.00-$185,000.00 2 weeks ago Software Engineer, Frontend (All Levels) San Francisco, CA $150,000.00-$220,000.00 2 days ago San Francisco, CA $150,000.00-$230,000.00 3 months ago Mountain View, CA $130,000.00-$176,000.00 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $170,000.00-$250,000.00 3 days ago San Francisco, CA $176,000.00-$250,000.00 3 days ago San Francisco, CA $130,000.00-$240,000.00 3 days ago New Grads 2025 - Software Engineer, Algorithm San Jose, CA $120,000.00-$165,000.00 10 months ago San Francisco, CA $120,000.00-$140,000.00 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

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