Summary
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Join an early-stage engineering team building AI-enabled software for mechanical engineering. You will take backend features from concept to production, develop Python services and APIs, build data pipelines, integrate with native desktop applications, and operate cloud infrastructure using modern deployment tools.
Highlights
Full-time engineering role with a $150K–$200K salary plus equity, offering end-to-end ownership, early-stage product development, backend architecture, cloud infrastructure, and close collaboration with technical leadership.
Description
Software Engineer — AI/CAD Platform Location: San Mateo, CA — On-site, 5 days/week Job Type: Full-time Salary: $150K–$200K + 0.3%–0.7% Equity
Build the Future of AI-Powered Mechanical Engineering Hestus is a YC-backed startup building AI-powered CAD software and a foundation model for mechanical engineering.
We’re looking for a Software Engineer with 4–7+ years of backend experience who thrives in early-stage environments and can take products from 0→1 through production.
You’ll work directly with the CTO and founding engineer to build and ship high-impact software at startup speed.
What You’ll Do
Design and build production backend systems in PythonDevelop APIs and services using Django, Flask, and SQLBuild data pipelines and backend infrastructure from concept to productionIntegrate backend systems with desktop CAD/native applications on macOS or WindowsOwn features and technical decisions end-to-endDeploy and operate services using AWS/GCP and DockerMake pragmatic engineering trade-offs while maintaining long-term code quality
What We’re Looking For
4–7+ years of professional backend software engineering experienceStrong Python and production backend development experienceExperience with Django, Flask, SQL, and API developmentProven 0→1 ownership of a codebase, product, or major featureExperience working at an early-stage startupExperience with desktop/native application development on macOS or WindowsBS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldStrong ownership, autonomy, curiosity, and ability to ship independently
Nice to have: Experience with CAD, 3D software, gaming, computational geometry, or engineering software.
Why Work with Us? Join a small founding team building at the intersection of AI, software engineering, CAD, and mechanical engineering.
You’ll have substantial ownership, direct access to technical leadership, and the opportunity to help shape the product and architecture from the ground up.
Work Authorization H-1B transfers and TN visas supported.
No new H-1B sponsorship.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be willing to work on-site 5 days/week in San Mateo, CA.
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