About this opportunity
Weekday AI (YC W21) lists this Founding Engineer opportunity in san francisco, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
This role is for one of the Weekday's clients. Salary range: Rs ₹150 - 180 LPA. Min Experience: 1 years. Location: San Francisco Bay Area. JobType: full-time. We're looking for a highly motivated Founding Engineer to join us at the ground floor and help build our product from zero to one. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in early-stage environments, enjoys solving ambiguous problems, and wants real ownership over technology and outcomes.
What You'll Do
Design, build, and scale robust backend systems using Python
Develop APIs and services that are secure, performant, and scalable
Work with TypeScript to build integrations, internal tools, and full-stack features when required
Own core product features end-to-end — from ideation to production
Make architectural decisions around data models, services, and infrastructure
Collaborate closely with founders, product, and design to rapidly ship features
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
Debug production issues and continuously improve system reliability
Set early engineering best practices around code quality, testing, and documentation
What We're Looking For
1-5 years of experience building backend or full-stack systems
Strong proficiency in Python for backend development
Solid experience with TypeScript (Node.js, APIs, or full-stack applications)
Deep understanding of backend fundamentals: APIs, databases, authentication, and system design
Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
Familiarity with RESTful APIs and modern backend frameworks
Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous startup environments
Strong problem-solving skills and a builder's mindset
Ability to take ownership and execute with minimal supervision
Nice to Have
Experience working in early-stage startups
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or similar)
Experience setting up CI/CD, deployment pipelines, or basic DevOps
Interest in product thinking and user-centric development
Why Join Us
Work directly with founders and influence key product decisions
Build something meaningful from the ground up
High ownership, autonomy, and impact
Opportunity to grow into a senior or leadership role as the company scales
Competitive compensation with meaningful upside
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Worksite address
san francisco, CA, 94199, US
Who can apply
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