We are a PearX-and venture backed startup that seeks to revolutionize how research is conducted about human responses to media. We simulate thousands of user personas with AI giving customers research-grade insights in minutes, not weeks, and at a fraction of the cost. We are seeking a Founding Engineer to help build our pioneering study simulation platform. As our first full-time engineering hire, you'll have unprecedented autonomy in technical decisions and a direct impact on our company's foundation and future.
Position OverviewWe're looking for an exceptional engineer who can own the entire technical stack, from architecture decisions to implementation. You'll work directly with the founder to transform our current prototype into a robust, scalable platform while setting the technical direction for future growth.
Your ImpactAs Founding Engineer, you'll establish the technical foundation of Viewpoints AI by:
Architecting and implementing the core simulation engine that powers multiple concurrent study scenarios
Defining our technical roadmap and making critical infrastructure decisions
Building and scaling both frontend and backend systems from first principles
Creating the development playbook and engineering culture for future team members
Working directly with founders to translate product vision into technical reality
You will take ownership of our entire technical infrastructure, including:
Evolving our backend architecture to support scalable study simulations across multiple personas and users
Developing robust statistical analysis capabilities for simulation depth and breadth
Creating an intuitive frontend experience that makes our platform accessible and efficient
Implementing core platform features including authentication, rate limiting, and security measures
Optimizing LLM API integrations for performance and cost efficiency
7+ years of full stack development experience with a track record of scaling systems
Strong technical leadership experience and ability to make architectural decisions
Expertise with LLM APIs and AI system integration
Deep understanding of distributed systems and scalability challenges
Experience building production systems from scratch
Track record of owning projects end-to-end
Comfort with ambiguity and ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment
You'll have the autonomy to choose the best technologies for our needs. Experience with any of these is valuable:
Frontend: Vue.js, React
Backend: Flask, FastAPI, Node.js
Databases: Postgres, Redis
Cloud: AWS, Azure
Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes
Ground-floor opportunity at a Pear-backed startup
Equity ownership
Direct influence on product direction and company strategy
Autonomy in technical decisions
Opportunity to build and lead the engineering team as we grow
