Founding Engineer, AI — Shiplight AI

• Build core systems that enable AI agents to autonomously test and reason about complex applications.
• Design, prototype, and ship agentic browser and device automation components.
• Work directly with the founders to define architecture, roadmap, and company culture.
• Experiment with cutting-edge context engineering techniques to improve reasoning and adaptability.
• Move fast – from prototype to production — with high ownership and autonomy.

Who you are

• Mission-driven — you want to help shape the next era of AI-powered software development.
• Curious and resourceful – you love solving hard, open-ended problems.
• Hands-on builder — you thrive in early-stage environments with high speed and uncertainty.
• Collaborative – you value teamwork and open technical debate.
• You have 1–3 years of startup experience in the AI domain.
• You’re eager to grow into a technical leader and make a massive impact early.

Ideal skills

• Strong engineering fundamentals and product mindset.
• Proficiency in Python and TypeScript.
• Deep understanding of context engineering and prompt-based reasoning systems.
• Familiarity with browser automation, mobile automation, or QA tooling is a plus.
• Comfortable working across the stack – backend, frontend, and AI interfaces.

• San Francisco Bay Area – hybrid preferred.
• We move fast, iterate face-to-face, and believe early teams build the strongest culture.

• Join at the earliest stage as the first founding engineer.
• Shape both the product and technical vision.
• Work directly with founders who’ve built successful systems and products before.
• Receive generous equity and play a defining role in the company’s success.