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Founding Software Engineer at Flint (San Francisco, CA)

Flint· San Francisco, CA·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time

Job description

As Founding Software Engineer, you’ll build the systems that power AI-native websites, shaping the technical architecture and culture of a company defining the next era of the internet.

Role scope

  • Build agentic systems that design and launch web experiences, leveraging cutting-edge AI techniques.
  • Develop and maintain Flint’s core application across frontend, backend, and infrastructure.
  • Design systems with robust evals, observability, and testing to push the frontier of AI reliability.
  • Prototype rapidly with users and translate learnings into durable features.
  • Lead architectural decisions that set Flint’s technical direction for years to come.
  • Own projects end-to-end: from prototypes that test new ideas with users to production systems that serve as the foundation for our platform.

We’ve already tackled problems such as:

  • SOTA applied AI for frontend code generation and design systems
  • Novel UX patterns for AI-first software
  • Distributed multiplayer systems for collaborative editing
  • AST parsing and manipulation for generative code
  • …and there’s much more ahead.

Basic qualifications

  • You are a product-first engineer who cares deeply about user experience.
  • You have strong full-stack engineering experience and are excited to work across the stack.
  • You regularly use the latest AI-forward developer tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, etc).
  • You take ownership from problem to solution, learning whatever you need to succeed.
  • You love building MVPs, testing them with users, and iterating quickly.

Preferred qualifications

  • Have used website builders (e.g. Webflow or Framer) or CMS platforms (Sanity, Contentful, Strapi).
  • You have built an AI product before
  • Experience working in early-stage startups or small teams

$150K - $250K | Offers equity

Why work at Flint

  • Culture: Values-driven environment emphasizing ownership, transparency, humility, and fun. Employees are trusted to “design, build, lead, and own” without hiding behind titles.
  • Employee Satisfaction: High ratings across work-life balance (4.8/5), compensation (4.5/5), culture (4.6/5), and career development (4.5/5).
  • Growth Trajectory: Rapid headcount growth (+49% YoY) and expanding office locations offer career advancement opportunities.
  • Work Policy: Roles are primarily office/field-based in California (Roseville, Irvine, San Jose, Carlsbad). No explicit remote policy publicly stated.
  • Notable Perks: Recognized as a Best Place to Work; emphasis on teamwork and continuous learning; access to cutting-edge construction technology.

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