The role
- COMP
- $190K - $240K
- EQUITY
- 1-1.5%
- LOCATION
- San Francisco
- WORKPLACE
- Hybrid
- EXPERIENCE
- 1.5+ years
- VISA
- None
- STACK
- Python, PostgreSQL, React, JavaScript, AWS, Kubernetes, MCP
- INDUSTRY
- AI, Software Development, B2B, API SDK
/roles — ROLE_42
Founding Engineer
Early-stage infrastructure startup helping AI agents safely operate the business software used in industries like construction and manufacturing
The company
Platform for connecting AI agents safely to the external world, serving industries from agriculture and construction to manufacturing.
- STAGE
- Series A-stage
- FUNDING
- $6M raised
- TEAM
- founding team of <10
- FOUNDED
- 2025
JD — the work
About the role
Build the infrastructure that lets AI agents fluently operate any software system: continuous context layers, MCP design and generation, and agent deployment across dominant vertical-software partners from biosciences to auto retail. Lean team, direct line to the founder.
What you'll do
- Scale agentic systems as industry partners onboard
- Build the continuous context layer that makes agents fluent in complex vertical software
- Design and generate MCPs: ingest API docs, build specs, create agent tools
- Deploy out-of-the-box agent solutions embedded in partner products
- Work directly with the founder; interface with customers
What they're looking for
- 1.5-7 years as a versatile applied-AI engineer
- Full-stack shipping speed in ambiguity
- Python, PostgreSQL, React, AWS, Kubernetes fluency