Founding Engineer (Full Stack)

About VideoDraft AIVideoDraft AI is on a mission to streamline video production from concept to completion, harnessing cutting-edge AI to automate scripting, storyboarding, editing, and more. We're building a product that empowers creators, agencies, and brands to produce high-quality video content at scale "” faster, smarter, and more creatively than ever before.Why This Role MattersAs our Founding Full Stack Engineer (employee #1), you'll build the foundations of VideoDraft AI alongside the founding team. You won't just write code "” you'll help shape the vision, make key technical decisions, and build a team of A-players. You'll take full ownership of features end-to-end, and your impact will be felt from day one.What You'll DoOwn Features: Design, build, deploy, and maintain our core web application using Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL.Collaborate & Strategize: Work closely with the founders on product direction, architecture, and technical strategy.Move Fast: Iterate quickly in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, shipping early and often.Leverage the Cloud: Help optimize and maintain our cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or similar), ensuring scalability and reliability.What We're Looking ForStartup DNA: You've owned projects from concept to launch in a dynamic environment.Full Stack Expertise: Proficiency in Next.js, React, TypeScript, CSS, APIs, and databases.Cloud Experience: Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or similar cloud platforms, including basic DevOps best practices.Ownership Mentality: You don't wait for permission "” you spot problems, solve them, and own the outcome.Bias for Action: Comfortable working in sprints and iterating quickly based on feedback.Customer Focus: You care about end-user experiences and gather feedback to continuously improve.Team Player: No ego "” Company > Team > Self.Bonus PointsEx-Founder or Founding Engineer: Experience building products 0→1 and scaling fast.AI/ML Enthusiasm: Familiarity with AI/ML technologies or video processing.Design Sensibility: Passion for crafting intuitive, visually appealing experiences.Why Join VideoDraft AI?Impact: As employee #1, you'll have a pivotal role in product and company decisions.Collaboration: Work closely with the founding team in an inclusive, transparent culture.Growth: Tackle challenging problems with cutting-edge tech in a massive market.We Value DiversityNot everyone will check every box, and we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace. If this role and our values resonate with you, we'd love to hear from you "” even if you don't perfectly match the description above.

Created: 2025-03-08