Founding Software Engineer

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from Ventus AICo-founder & CEO of Ventus AI. Proven AI agents automating freight workflows. See ROI in week one.Location: San Mateo, CA (Onsite)Type: Full-TimeAbout Ventus AIVentus AI builds computer-using agents — autonomous AI workers that operate software like humans do: reading emails, navigating portals, entering data, and syncing systems without APIs. We’re automating real workflows in freight and logistics — from quoting and scheduling to billing and compliance — and already live at major brokers and shippers across the U.S.Backed by a16z and built by serial founders, we’re turning agentic AI into infrastructure for the industrial world.Location: San Mateo, CA (Onsite)Type: Full-TimeAbout Ventus AIVentus AI builds computer-using agents — autonomous AI workers that operate software like humans do: reading emails, navigating portals, entering data, and syncing systems without APIs. We’re automating real workflows in freight and logistics — from quoting and scheduling to billing and compliance — and already live at major brokers and shippers across the U.S.Backed by a16z and built by serial founders, we’re turning agentic AI into infrastructure for the industrial world.The RoleWe’re looking for a founding software engineer to help us scale the core engine behind our AI agents. This is not an experimental R&D job — you’ll be building and maintaining robust production systems that interface with real-world environments full of edge cases, ambiguity, and operational complexity.You’ll work closely with our co-founders to set technical direction, establish engineering best practices, and ship fast — all while having the opportunity to shape the company’s culture, product, and future.You will get a front row seat in customers’ interactions - this is critical if you want to create your own venture in the future.What You’ll DoDesign, build, and maintain mission-critical infrastructure for agent orchestration, memory, logging, security, and observabilityWrite production-grade Python (and possibly some TypeScript) to power low-latency, fault-tolerant, agentic workflowsEstablish testing, CI/CD, and monitoring pipelines from scratchOwn system reliability: debugging flakiness, edge cases, and performance bottlenecksCollaborate with product, research, and field teams to bring new capabilities to lifeMake key architectural and technical decisions that will shape our core systemsYou Might Be a Fit If You…Have built and maintained production systems end-to-end — from idea to deploy to debug to refactorThrive in ambiguous, high-autonomy environments where you’re trusted to figure things outHave deep comfort with Python (async, testing, deployment) and modern dev toolingUnderstand the trade-offs in system design and can keep things simple without being fragileHave a founder mindset: ownership, urgency, and comfort with chaosAre excited by the idea of building agents that operate on messy real-world software instead of APIsBonus Points ForExperience with agentic frameworks, browser automation, or secure data processingExposure to freight, logistics, manufacturing, or other ops-heavy domainsOpen-source contributions or prior startup/founding experienceWhy Join UsReal product, real customers — not just a demoLucrative equity — you’ll be early enough to have meaningful upsideZero bureaucracy — just you, the code, and the customerExplosive growth — opportunity to lead, build, and learn faster than anywhere elseWe believe the future of work involves fewer humans clicking buttons.If you’ve built real systems and want to build something meaningful, come do it with us.Seniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesSoftware DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ventus AI by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Software Engineer” roles.San Francisco, CA $160,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks agoPalo Alto, CA $160,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks agoSoftware Engineer, Infrastructure, Early CareerSan Francisco, CA $126,000.00-$170,000.00 2 weeks agoMountain View, CA $145,000.00-$170,000.00 1 week agoSoftware Engineer, AI Platform - New GradMountain View, CA $145,000.00-$170,000.00 1 week agoSan Francisco, CA $130,000.00-$238,000.00 2 weeks agoSan Francisco, CA $180,000.00-$280,000.00 2 weeks agoSan Francisco, CA $150,000.00-$250,000.00 2 weeks agoSan Francisco, CA $99,500.00-$200,000.00 4 days agoFull-Stack Software Engineer (Jr/Mid level)San Francisco, CA $120,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks agoSan Francisco, CA $57.00-$61.00 2 days agoSoftware Development Engineer I - Frontend & MobileSan Francisco, CA $57.00-$61.00 2 days agoSoftware Engineer, AI Intern (Summer 2026)San Francisco, CA $57.00-$61.00 2 days agoSoftware Engineer, AI Intern (Winter 2026)San Francisco, CA $57.00-$61.00 2 days agoSoftware Engineer, Systems and InfrastructureMountain View, CA $114,000.00-$189,000.00 6 days agoSoftware Engineer, Frontend (All Levels)San Francisco, CA $150,000.00-$283,000.00 2 weeks agoPalo Alto, CA $96,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks agoPalo Alto, CA $115,000.00-$260,000.00 2 weeks agoSan Francisco, CA $140,000.00-$180,000.00 4 days agoSoftware Engineer - New Grad (2026 Start)We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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Created: 2025-09-17