San Francisco, USA · Noida · full time · executive level
## About the role As the founding full-stack engineer, you will own and architect major product surfaces and infrastructure for a rapidly scaling interactive storytelling platform. You'll collaborate closely with elite founders and a small, high-caliber team to shape the technical and product direction, directly impacting millions of users worldwide. ## What you'll do - Architect and scale core infrastructure to support trillions of AI tokens and hundreds of millions of user messages monthly. - Design and implement personalized recommendation engines to connect users with relevant interactive stories and fanfiction. - Lead end-to-end feature development across the full stack, ensuring high performance and reliability. - Own significant portions of the product surface area, from backend systems to user-facing features. - Collaborate with founders and product leaders to define and execute the technical roadmap. - Optimize systems for extreme scale, performance, and security. - Drive rapid iteration and deployment in a high-growth, seed-stage environment. - Mentor and influence future engineering hires as the team grows. ## What we're looking for - 5+ years of experience building and managing production infrastructure from the ground up. - Deep expertise in full-stack development, including both backend and frontend technologies. - Proven track record of shipping meaningful products at high-growth startups or through impactful independent projects. - Experience designing and scaling recommendation systems or similar AI/ML-powered features. - Strong skills in cloud platforms, performance optimization, and scalable systems architecture. - Demonstrated ability to own large product areas and drive technical decisions. - Builder’s mindset with a passion for rapid prototyping and iteration. - Genuine interest in fandom, reading, or storytelling culture. ## Nice to have - Experience with real-time data processing or messaging systems at scale. - Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and integrating them into consumer products. - Prior experience as a founding or early-stage engineer in a startup environment. - Knowledge of security best practices for large-scale consumer platforms. - Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field. ## What you'll get - Opportunity to shape the technical and product future of a viral, high-growth platform. - Work alongside elite founders and a world-class, tight-knit team. - High degree of ownership and autonomy in a fast-paced environment. - Exposure to cutting-edge AI and scalable infrastructure challenges. - Room for rapid professional growth and impact on millions of users. ## How to apply Apply directly using the link — our AI interview will be the first step.