Who is Recruiting from Scratch :
Recruiting from Scratch is a talent firm that focuses on placing the best candidate for our clients. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across North America, South America, and Europe to help them hire.
Title of Role : Full-Stack Engineer
Location : San Francisco (Hybrid)
Company Stage of Funding : Series A (rapid growth, preparing for Series B)
Office Type : Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite, rest remote
Salary : $160,000 - $250,000
Company Description
Our client is a fast-growing, venture-backed AI startup that recently raised a Series A from top investors and is on track for rapid expansion. The company builds AI-powered communication systems that integrate with logistics and supply chain platforms, enabling businesses to automate high-volume conversations across phone, email, and messaging. With strong early traction and ambitious growth goals, this is a unique opportunity to join a high-intensity engineering team at a pivotal stage in its journey.
What You Will Do
- Design, build, and maintain highly scalable and reliable backend infrastructure to power AI-driven communication at scale.
- Develop systems that handle thousands of concurrent AI interactions with low latency.
- Architect multi-region, fault-tolerant infrastructure and implement robust observability.
- Automate deployments, operational workflows, and testing processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve performance, reliability, and developer experience.
- Take full ownership of projects from design through to production.
Ideal Candidate Background
3-10 years of software engineering experience, with a strong emphasis on backend development (60-70% backend, 30-40% frontend).Proven experience scaling backend systems from the ground up, ideally in high-traffic environments (e.g., mobility platforms, social media, or other large-scale consumer or enterprise systems).Strong coding skills with Go.Solid understanding of backend architecture, APIs, and databases.Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and modern cloud infrastructure.Proficiency in React and TypeScript.Strong computer science fundamentals with a degree in CS or a related technical field.Preferred
Experience at fast-moving, high-growth startups or top-tier tech companies.A "founder mindset" : high ownership, independence, and drive to build and ship quickly.Passion for AI and enthusiasm for working on cutting-edge AI-driven systems.Flexibility and willingness to wear multiple hats in a startup environment.Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary in the range of $160,000 - $250,000 depending on experience.Meaningful equity package.Hybrid work environment with 2-3 days per week in the San Francisco office.Opportunity to join a fast-growing AI startup at an inflection point, working alongside a high-caliber team with strong investor backing.Clear career growth trajectory as one of the early engineering hires helping scale the company to the next stage.This is an exciting chance to be a core part of a Series A company's growth story - building mission-critical systems, scaling AI deployments to millions of users, and working at the forefront of applied AI.