Founding Engineer: Real-Time Consumer Platform
TLDR
One-of-a-kind early-stage AI startup role to shape a real-time platform for digital human connection alongside the founder, defining tech foundations and culture.
About the Role
This is a unique 1-of-1 founding engineer position at an early-stage AI startup building a real-time platform focused on digital human connection. You'll work directly alongside the founder, shaping both the product and engineering culture as the company scales quickly. You'll help establish the technical foundation for a consumer product centered on meaningful, scalable interactions.
What You'll Do
Build across the full application stack—work on all aspects with the founder, design, and other engineers
Create memory, retrieval, proactivity, and related systems to improve AI presence and responsiveness
Integrate real-time video and audio models, both internal and external, to enable dynamic interactions
Set the engineering bar and help recruit world-class talent
Dogfood the product extensively to ensure quality and real user value
What We're Looking For
High energy, extremely intelligent and bright
Proven entrepreneurial spirit in startups or other fast-moving environments
Strong computer science fundamentals
Experience completing technically complex side projects
1+ years of experience in software engineering
Bonus: experience with real-time media, vision/video models, memory systems, or audio-focused projects
Clera harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to match high-growth startups with exceptional talent, streamlining the entire headhunting process. This innovative approach simplifies the job search for candidates while providing startups with access to a curated pool of skilled professionals who align with their needs.
- Founded
- Founded 2024
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services