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Founding Engineer at VC-backed wealth tech startup

Jack & Jill/External ATSSan Jose, California

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level

Job Description

This is a job that Jill, our AI Recruiter, is recruiting for on behalf of one of our customers.She will pick the best candidates from Jack's network

The next step is to speak to Jack.

Founding Engineer

Company Description: VC-backed wealth tech startup

Job Description:Join as a founding engineer to build an AI-native personal financial intelligence platform. You will design secure data pipelines, life-event simulators, and tax optimization engines that automate complex wealth management moves. This role offers the chance to own entire systems end-to-end and build technology that democratizes sophisticated financial advice for younger generations.

Location: San Francisco, USA

Why this role is remarkable:

  • Opportunity to join as a founding team member and shape the core architecture of a zero-to-one product.

  • Founded by a team with elite backgrounds from Stanford and IIT who have built AI systems for millions of users.

  • Backed by recent funding to solve the wealth gap through advanced automation rather than simple dashboards.

What you will do:

  • Architect secure, SOC 2 compliant data pipelines to aggregate and structure complex financial documents.

  • Develop AI agents and simulation engines that model downstream impacts of major financial decisions.

  • Take full ownership of the engineering lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and production monitoring.

The ideal candidate:

  • At least 3+ years of experience shipping production-grade software to real users in a fast-paced environment.

  • Deep familiarity with AI-first workflows and building native applications using Large Language Models.

  • A systems-thinker with an ownership mentality who thrives in ambiguous, high-growth startup settings.

Who are Jack & Jill?Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.

Next steps• Step 1. Visit our website.• Step 2. Click 'Talk to Jack'.• Step 3. Talk to Jack so he can understand your experience and ambitions.• Step 4. Jack will make sure Jill (the AI agent working for the company) considers you for this role.• Step 5. If Jill thinks you're a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will make the introduction.• Step 6. If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free.

We never post fake jobs• This isn't a trick. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jack's network.• Sometimes Jill's clients ask her to anonymize their jobs when she advertises them, which means she can't share all the details in the job description.• We appreciate this can make them look a bit suspect, but there isn't much we can do about it.

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What is the work location for this position at Jack & Jill/External ATS?
This job at Jack & Jill/External ATS is located in San Jose, California, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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What employment applies to this position at Jack & Jill/External ATS?
Jack & Jill/External ATS lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Jack & Jill/External ATS?
Jack & Jill/External ATS is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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