
Real job — pulled straight from Clera’s careers page · Verified October 26, 2026 · No reposts.
Job description
Clera is hiring a Founding Engineer — a full-time, based in San Francisco, CA role. Apply directly on Clera's careers page below.
Founding Engineer
Department: Engineering
Location: San Francisco
Employment Type: FullTime
About the Role
Join an early-stage AI/ML company as a founding engineer, working closely with the co-founders to build its product and technical foundation. The team turns real-world company data into datasets that help AI agents handle complex work.
What You'll Do
Architect and build core product infrastructure and systems.
Make technical decisions that establish the engineering foundation.
Collaborate with the co-founders on product strategy and the roadmap.
Contribute across full-stack development, DevOps, and system design as needed.
Help mentor and hire engineers as the team grows.
What We're Looking For
At least 5 years of experience building and shipping production software systems.
Experience designing and implementing backend or full-stack systems at scale.
Strong fundamentals in at least one backend programming language and experience with modern web frameworks.
Comfort with full-stack development and cloud infrastructure such as AWS, GCP, or similar.
A track record of shipping quickly, making pragmatic technical trade-offs, and communicating effectively in a small, collaborative team.
Location
On-site in San Francisco, California, United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Founding Engineer at Clera?
The required skills for Founding Engineer at Clera include: Python, AWS, GCP, Backend, FullStack, DevOps, AI, Machine Learning.
What is the seniority level for Founding Engineer at Clera?
Founding Engineer at Clera is a Senior level position.
How do I apply for Founding Engineer at Clera?
You can view the full description and apply for Founding Engineer at Clera on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/clera-founding-engineer-xidro.

