Software Engineer - AI Identity Startup

Location: San Francisco, CA or New York, NY
Company Stage of Funding: Seed ($6.5M)
Office Type: Hybrid (Remote possible for exceptional candidates)
Salary: $170k - $210k Equity (0.1% - 0.4%)

Company Description

Our client is revolutionizing the future of AI authentication. They're building the foundational infrastructure that enables AI agents to interact with systems just as humans do. From engineering to healthcare, their technology is transforming how AI agents access business systems to extract insights and operate independently. Backed by top-tier investors including a16z and legendary angels in the security and identity space, they're well-positioned with 40 months of runway to execute their vision.

What You Will Do

• Develop and enhance product features that improve developer experience for integrating AI agents with authentication systems
• Build intuitive React interfaces to help developers debug AI agent authentication flows
• Create reliable REST API routes enabling developers to discover data schema across enterprise applications
• Develop evaluation pipelines and reliability tools to promote developer trust and encourage adoption
• Collaborate with a small, nimble team to solve challenging technical problems in AI identity management
• Contribute directly to product strategy as an early team member

Ideal Candidate Background

• 4 years of experience as a full stack software engineer building products from 0-1
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript with NestJS framework experience
• Experience with NextJS and React development
• Proven track record of elegant yet pragmatic engineering approaches
• History of significant contribution at high-growth companies or startups
• Exceptional academic or professional background that demonstrates technical excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer Science degree from a top university
• Experience building AI agents or active engagement in the AI developer community
• Exposure to Prisma ORM and similar technologies
• Demonstrated ability to take calculated risks and thrive in ambiguous environments
• Prior experience at an early-stage startup or as an early employee at a successful company

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $170k - $210k
• Equity package: 0.1% - 0.4%
• Visa sponsorship available for most visa types
• Opportunity to shape foundational technology in the AI identity space
• Work with a second-time founder with background in both engineering and GTM
• Join a well-funded startup with long runway and significant growth potential

Our client is looking to hire two exceptional engineers who can help build the future of AI agent identity. This is a rare opportunity to join a company that's tackling fascinating technical challenges at the intersection of AI, security, and user experience. If you're excited about empowering AI agents to authenticate and interact with systems just as humans do, we'd love to connect!