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Founding Backend Engineer

  2025-11-04     Socratix AI (YC S25)     San Mateo,CA  
Description:

This range is provided by Socratix AI (YC S25). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

As one of our first engineers, you'll shape the technical foundation of Socratix AI. You'll design and ship production-grade AI agents, collaborate directly with founders on product strategy, and partner with both large enterprises and cutting-edge startups. This is a high-impact role with massive scope for growth — you won't just be building features, you'll be defining how AI transforms financial operations.

What You'll Do

  • Design and deliver production-grade AI agents.
  • Work directly with founders on roadmap and strategy.
  • Collaborate with enterprise and startup partners to deliver impact.
  • Drive execution in a high-ownership, high-leverage role.
  • Learn firsthand what it takes to build a rocket-ship startup.

What We're Looking For

Must-haves

  • 2–4 years of software engineering experience (CS degree or equivalent background).
  • Strong backend development skills with Python + FastAPI.
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS) and API design.
  • A 0 → 1 builder mindset — comfortable creating from scratch.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced startup environments.

Nice-to-haves (but Not Required)

  • Startup experience leading significant projects.
  • AI expertise: LangChain, RAG, embeddings, multi-agent systems, fine-tuning.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity benchmarked to top tech companies.
  • Paid meals during workdays.
  • 100% health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Hybrid schedule - in-office 3 days a week.
  • Unlimited PTO.

Seniority level

  • Entry level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

  • Software Development
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