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Founding Engineer (Frontend)
South San Francisco, CA, US
Onsite
2026-07-04
Announced salary
$180,000 - $220,000
Low
$76K
Median
$108K
High
$144K
Market in San Francisco · BLS OEWS 2025
Estimated net pay
$10,157 - $12,280
/month · 32% withheld
after tax & contributions · Single, no dependents
Job description
**Job Summary**
**About the Role**
We’re looking for frontend engineers. We prioritize learning over all. You must show a clear trajectory of growth.
You will be more than a founding engineer; you’ll be deeply integrated into the founding team, and help make strategic decisions that will shape the company.
This is a unique opportunity to join 0\-1 and learn how to build, deploy, and solve some of the most important problems in the enterprise.
If you want to found a company in the future, this role is a perfect fit for you!
**Why you should join**
Quantifiable ROI from day one – saving clients $5\-10M annually through supply chain AI
High\-agency culture – founding\-level decision\-making exposure that prepares you to start your own company later
Strong team pedigree – ex\-Zip Chief of Staff and Founding Engineer \& AI Lead backed by top\-tier 8VC with rapid fundraising success
0 \- 5 years of experience in frontend engineering at a strong tech company (e.g. VC\-backed, FAANG etc)
**Equity**
0\.5\-75%
*Visa sponsorship available For exceptional candidates (only H1B transfers and TN1\)*
On\-site work policy
5 days/week in SF
**Tech stack**
React, TypeScript, GraphQL
Pay: $180,000\.00 \- $220,000\.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Relocation assistance
Experience:
* in frontend engineering at a strong tech co.: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* South San Francisco, CA 94080 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* South San Francisco, CA 94080: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person