Founding Backend Engineer

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

We believe in generous, top-tier compensation and 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.

Company info

Socratix AI (YC S25) is hiring a Founding Backend Engineer in Menlo Park, CA. The role is a high-impact early-engineer position aimed at shaping the technical foundation of Socratix AI, including production-grade AI agents and collaboration with founders on product strategy, with partnerships across large enterprises and startups.

Location and type

• Location: Menlo Park, CA
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Seniority: Entry level (as per LinkedIn listing) / Founding engineer role with high growth potential.

Base compensation

• Base pay range: $150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Remote/work setup

• Hybrid schedule with in-office presence required 3 days a week.

Industry/Function

• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Software Development