Founding Engineer

Clera

Founding Engineer joining an early-stage startup to build an AI-native internal tooling platform. Owning full-stack features and shaping engineering culture while collaborating directly with founders and partners.

Posted 7/19/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-stack development using TypeScript, React, Next.js, and PostgreSQL, with a strong focus on building production-quality features and infrastructure. Capable of mentoring engineers and collaborating with stakeholders to rapidly deliver product enhancements.

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Full-Stack DevelopmentTypeScript ProficiencyNext.js FrameworkPostgreSQL ExperienceCI/CD Implementation

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Hard Skills

TypeScriptJavaScriptReactNext.jsNode.jsPostgreSQLBackend Data ModelingProduction-Quality CodeDevOps FundamentalsTesting

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationAutonomyFeedback IntegrationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

CI/CDObservability ToolsCode Quality StandardsWorkflow Automation

Industry Keywords

Software EngineeringEarly-Stage EnvironmentInfrastructure

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptNext.jsNode.jsPostgresReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and ship full-stack features end-to-end across a Next.js + PostgreSQL stack
Design and build the AI copilot and workflow-automation engine at the core of the product
Set up foundational engineering infrastructure: CI/CD, observability, testing, and code-quality standards
Work directly with founders and early customers to turn feedback into shipped product quickly
Help hire and mentor the next wave of engineers as the team grows

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–7 years of professional software engineering experience
Strong proficiency in TypeScript and modern full-stack JavaScript (React, Next.js, Node.js)
Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and backend data modeling
Comfort working in a fast-moving, early-stage environment with significant autonomy
Experience shipping production-quality code end-to-end, including infra and DevOps fundamentals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity participation as a founding team member
Direct collaboration with founders and significant influence over product and engineering direction