What are the responsibilities and job description for the Founding Engineer (Full Stack) position at VideoDraft AI?
About VideoDraft AI
VideoDraft AI is on a mission to streamline video production from concept to completion, harnessing cutting-edge AI to automate scripting, storyboarding, editing, and more. We’re building a product that empowers creators, agencies, and brands to produce high-quality video content at scale — faster, smarter, and more creatively than ever before.
Why This Role Matters
As our Founding Full Stack Engineer (employee #1), you’ll build the foundations of VideoDraft AI alongside the founding team. You won’t just write code — you’ll help shape the vision, make key technical decisions, and build a team of A-players. You’ll take full ownership of features end-to-end, and your impact will be felt from day one.
What You’ll Do
- Own Features : Design, build, deploy, and maintain our core web application using Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL.
- Collaborate & Strategize : Work closely with the founders on product direction, architecture, and technical strategy.
- Move Fast : Iterate quickly in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, shipping early and often.
- Leverage the Cloud : Help optimize and maintain our cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or similar), ensuring scalability and reliability.
What We’re Looking For
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Why Join VideoDraft AI?
We Value Diversity
Not everyone will check every box, and we’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace. If this role and our values resonate with you, we’d love to hear from you — even if you don’t perfectly match the description above.