Founding Member of Technical Staff - Software

Role Summary

• •Serve as a founding software engineer building the core developer platform for AI-driven chip design.
• •Own the full stack development using TypeScript, Python, and modern frameworks, integrating AI features with ML collaboration.
• •Design platform architecture, optimize local deployments, and create seamless interfaces for chip engineers.
• •Work in a fast-paced environment shipping features quickly and iterating daily based on feedback.
• •Make critical technical decisions impacting the entire system redefining hardware design workflows.

About the Company

• •An AI research and product lab focused on revolutionizing chip design with AI, based in Palo Alto.
• •Founded by a team from Stanford, DeepMind, Meta, Apple, and Intel with strong academic and industry backing.
• •Operates in stealth mode, pushing the limits of AI for electronic design automation (AI4EDA).
• •Backed by leading VCs, angels, and notable figures including Google’s Chief Scientist and Stanford professors.
• •Combines deep research expertise with engineering to build the intelligence layer for the hardware revolution.

What You Should Know

• •Opportunity to be a founding engineer shaping product architecture and developer experience end-to-end.
• •Role demands full stack expertise and comfort working closely with ML teams to integrate AI models.
• •Work onsite in Palo Alto within a highly collaborative, research-driven environment blending academia and industry.
• •Expect a fast iteration cycle and ownership of critical technical decisions impacting product direction.
• •Ideal for candidates with experience in early-stage startups or competitive programming with strong system knowledge.

Key Required Skills