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Founding Engineer

Fast-growing AI software company

  • LocationNew York
  • TypeFull-time
  • Posted28 October 2026

The role, as published

About the company

Our client is a fast-growing AI software company.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Build core infrastructure and product features for a software platform, owning work from architecture through deployment while shaping technical direction and the product roadmap alongside company leadership. The role mixes deep engineering, product development and occasional customer-facing work.

What you'll do

  • Build the core runtime, backend services and distributed systems that power the product.
  • Design mock services and data stores that stand in for third-party tools and internal systems.
  • Create execution, verification, replay and debugging tooling for automated test runs.
  • Connect the product with agent frameworks, model providers and enterprise systems.
  • Work across backend, frontend and cloud infrastructure on a major public cloud provider.
  • Take features from initial design to production release.
  • Support enterprise customers directly when needed.
  • Help set the product roadmap and define how the engineering team grows.

What we're looking for

  • Broad generalist who works with high initiative and needs little direction.
  • Uses AI tools daily as part of regular work.
  • Strong product judgment with clear, well-argued opinions about what to build.
  • Track record of building software through side projects, open source contributions or shipped products.
  • Up to 5 years of experience, with no minimum required.
  • Relocation assistance

Location and work model

  • New York City, New York, United States
  • On-site, in person, 5 to 6 days per week in the office
  • Full-time

Compensation, as the posting describes it

  • Meals in office

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