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Founding Software Engineer - TypeScript for AI Developer Tools

Skyrocket Ventures
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

Founding Software Engineer - TypeScript for AI Developer Tools

Join a cutting-edge startup focused on revolutionizing the developer tool landscape through AI innovation! We are seeking an enthusiastic Founding Software Engineer with expertise in TypeScript to help shape our rapidly growing product that started as a successful open source project and is now gaining popularity against larger competitors.

Location : San Francisco (SoMa), CA (onsite 5x / week)

This role requires a dedication to collaborative work in our vibrant office, located in the heart of San Francisco. You'll be part of a core team that's currently just one employee—the Founder—who has successfully launched this project and secured $5 million in seed funding!

Why Apply?

  • Become a founding member of a promising startup that is already processing a significant volume of tokens daily and boasts over 100,000 installs.
  • Work with a thriving open source community, where your contributions and ideas will have a direct impact.
  • Competitive compensation starting at $180k, with heavy equity options and the potential for a salary up to $250k.

Job Responsibilities :

  • Design and implement features using TypeScript, Node.js, and React, allowing for flexible specialization between frontend and backend engineering.
  • Develop React-based interfaces for extension webviews.
  • Create Node.js services that deliver core functionality for the extension.
  • Collaborate on extension architecture across platforms like VSCode and JetBrains.
  • Contribute to shaping the technical roadmap and fostering a strong engineering culture.
  • Review contributions from our open source community, engaging with developers who share our vision.
  • Qualifications :

  • A genuine passion for AI and developer tools, demonstrated through professional experience or personal projects.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
  • Proficiency in TypeScript is essential.
  • Nice to Have :

  • Experience with front-end JavaScript frameworks, especially React.
  • Solid understanding of the Node.js ecosystem.
  • Prior experience building IDE extensions such as VSCode or JetBrains.
  • Familiarity with Kotlin.
  • Open source contributions and personal projects that showcase your skills.
  • Knowledge in prompt engineering and integration with LLMs.
  • Background in Developer Experience (DX) and front-end design skills.
  • About Skyrocket Ventures

    Skyrocket Ventures specializes in recruiting for innovative technology companies, from leading firms to emerging startups. This opportunity is for a full-time permanent position as part of our client's team. Please apply only if you are authorized to work in the U.S.

    Your application could lead to not only this role but also other potential job matches based on your qualifications and interests. Thank you for considering this exciting opportunity, and we wish you the best of luck in your job search!

    Salary : $250,000

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