Founding Engineer at a16z-backed startup building AI workers for manufacturing

This is a job that Jill, our AI Recruiter, is recruiting for on behalf of one of our customers. She will pick the best candidates from Jack's network. The next step is to speak to Jack. Job Title Founding Engineer Salary Not Disclosed Company Description a16z-backed startup building AI workers for the $3 trillion American manufacturing sector Job Description Join a high-caliber team of builders as a Founding Engineer to modernize the digital backbone of American manufacturing. You will architect and ship core AI features that automate complex back-office workflows like quoting and procurement. Working directly with the CTO (ex-Brex Head of Engineering), you'll translate real-world factory needs into scalable software. Location New York City, USA Why this role is remarkable Work alongside an elite founding team including a former Bain manufacturing lead and the ex-Head of Engineering at Brex who scaled a 40-person org. Backed by top-tier investors including a16z Speedrun and founders from Brex, Xwing, and Betterment, with more customer demand than the team can currently serve. Exceptional ownership and impact as a 0→1 engineer, including visiting shop floors across the USA to see your AI agents in action. What You Will Do Design and implement core AI-driven products using TypeScript, React, and Node.js to automate critical manufacturing processes. Integrate complex, legacy ERP and CRM systems into a modern AI-first platform while maintaining high performance and reliability. Shape the company’s technical architecture and product strategy through rapid prototyping and direct feedback loops with paying customers. The ideal candidate 2-8+ years of product engineering experience at top-tier tech companies or high-growth startups, with a proven ability to own features end-to-end. Deep technical proficiency in TypeScript/NodeJS/PostgreSQL and a passion for experimenting with the latest LLM APIs and concepts. A founder mindset that thrives in high-bandwidth, in-person NYC environments and is committed to strengthening the American industrial base through software. Who are Jack & Jill? Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support. And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate. How does this work? Jack's an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you. Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack's network. If it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro. In the meantime, if you'd like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives. We never post fake jobs This isn't a trick. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jack's network. Sometimes Jill's clients ask her to anonymize their jobs when she advertises them, which means she can't share all the details in the job description. We appreciate this can make them look a bit suspect, but there isn't much we can do about it. Give Jack a spin! You could land this role. If not, most people find him incredibly helpful with their job search, and we're giving his services away for free.