Summary
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Join an early-stage team as a founding software engineer and help shape the architecture of a new generation of AI-powered software systems. You will define technical direction, select frameworks and tools, build scalable and secure infrastructure, develop user-facing capabilities, prototype ideas, and establish strong engineering practices from the ground up.
Highlights
Foundational engineering opportunity with significant technical ownership, direct influence over architecture and technology choices, and the chance to build core AI and software systems from an early stage.
Description
Company Description Matrix OS is building a personal AI that creates software on your behalf, remembers your preferences, and operates seamlessly across all your devices.
The product is designed so users need no coding experience while retaining full ownership of their data and software.
Matrix OS is currently in early access, offering an opportunity to shape the core platform and user experience from the ground up.
Joining the team means working on foundational technology at the intersection of AI, productivity, and personal computing.
Role Description As a Founding Software Engineer at Matrix OS, you will architect, design, and build core systems that power a personal AI capable of generating software and interacting across devices.
You will work closely with the founding team to define technical direction, select tools and frameworks, and implement scalable, secure infrastructure and user-facing features.
Day-to-day, you will write high-quality code, perform code reviews, prototype new capabilities, integrate AI models and services, and improve performance and reliability across the stack.
You will collaborate on product decisions, contribute to documentation and testing practices, and help establish engineering standards and culture.
This is a full-time, hybrid role based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a mix of on-site collaboration and some work-from-home flexibility.
Qualifications
Strong software engineering skills, including experience with at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Go, Rust, or similar) and solid understanding of computer science fundamentals.Experience with backend and distributed systems, including APIs, microservices, data storage, security, and performance optimization.Familiarity with frontend development and user experience, such as building web or cross-device applications, integrating APIs, and creating intuitive interfaces.Exposure to AI/ML concepts or platforms, such as working with large language models, AI APIs, or building products that leverage machine learning.Comfort with cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices, including CI/CD, monitoring, deployment automation, and production operations.Ability to work in a founding environment: ownership mindset, willingness to experiment, and capacity to move from prototype to production-quality systems.Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills, with the ability to work effectively in a small, fast-paced team.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience; prior startup or product-building experience is a plus.
