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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.
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.
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.
On-site — New York, NY, United States
Visa sponsorship is available for this role.
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