Founding Engineer - Anchor AI

About the job

Why Anchor AI?

Join Us at the Ground Floor of AI-Powered Logistics
At Anchor AI, you won’t just join a startup—you’ll help build it. We’re transforming the logistics industry using AI to automate complex workflows and deliver real-time intelligence at scale.
This is a rare chance to solve high-impact, real-world problems in an industry overdue for innovation. If you’re someone with high agency who thrives on fast execution, ownership, and building from scratch, we’d love to work with you.

We're backed by top-tier VCs.

About Us

We’re a deeply technical founding team from Google, LinkedIn, and AI research labs—backed by top-tier investors. We’re building tools logistics professionals wish they had: turning messy, fragmented data into powerful insights and automated systems.
The space is massive. The need is urgent. We’re moving fast.

The Role: Build the Foundation

As a Founding Engineer, you’ll shape both our product and technology from the ground up. You’ll help define system architecture, inform product direction, and ship features that deliver real value—fast.
This is a high-leverage role for someone who enjoys full ownership, moves quickly, and builds with purpose.

What You’ll Do

• Design and build AI-powered logistics solutions end-to-end.

• Develop across the stack: from polished, intuitive front-ends to scalable, reliable back-ends.

• Own core systems and features from design to deployment.

• Collaborate directly with the founding team and early users to shape the roadmap.

• Drive engineering excellence, velocity, and real-world impact.

Who You Are

• High-Agency & Impact-Oriented – You take initiative, prioritize user value, and move with urgency.

• Product-Focused – You think beyond code to what truly matters: outcomes and experience.

• Clear Communicator & Team Player – You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments.

• Full-Stack Fluent – You’re comfortable building with Next.js, Python (FastAPI), and deploying on GCP. You know where to go deep and when to move fast.

• Eye for Great Front-End – You care about clean interfaces, intuitive flows, and seamless interactions.

• AI-Literate – You’ve worked with LLMs in production or used them to accelerate your own work.

• Experienced – 2+ years in high-impact roles with a track record of ownership and execution.

Nice to Have

Background in logistics, supply chain, or related industries.

What We Offer

• Founding Equity – A meaningful stake in what you help build.

• Top-Tier Compensation – Competitive salary to attract and retain top talent.

• Comprehensive Benefits + DTO – High-quality health coverage and Discretionary Time Off.

• Onsite Collaboration – Work in-person in San Francisco for rapid iteration and deep connection.

• Growth & Mentorship – Build alongside experienced founders who care deeply about craft.

• The 0→1 Experience – Help define not just a product, but a category—and have fun doing it.