Skiffra is building the intelligence layer for the physical world. We translate complex, real-world environments into clear, actionable data.
While most AI companies focus on digital industries, we design AI-native orchestration systems for the sectors that extract, move, and build ecosystems around us. We turn messy, high-stakes operations into intelligent, adaptive workflows that improve decisions in real time.
Our first proving ground is mining and natural resources, but the platform is modular by design—built to scale into any industry where decisions are expensive and consequences are real.
As a Founding Full Stack Engineer (AI-Native), you will build across backend, frontend, and agentic layers to transform messy operational reality into fast, reliable AI-native systems.
This is a hands-on founding role with real users, real environments, and real consequences. You’ll ship product into high-stakes industries where reliability isn’t optional—and speed matters.
You won’t just build features. You’ll shape architecture, standards, and culture from day one.
Ship full-stack product features across backend, frontend, and agentic layers
Design clean APIs and scalable services that power AI-driven workflows
Own features from concept to production
Integrate LLM APIs into product workflows
Design safe, pragmatic tool interfaces for AI systems
Balance autonomy with guardrails in real-world operational environments
Move quickly from idea to prototype
Iterate based on live operational feedback from early customers
Remove bottlenecks across the stack
Diagnose and resolve issues across frontend, backend, and AI orchestration layers
Improve system reliability, performance, and usability
Collaborate closely with product, domain experts, and early customers
Influence architecture, engineering standards, and early roadmap decisions
Help shape hiring and engineering culture from the ground up
7+ years of relevant engineering experience
Strong fluency in Python or TypeScript
Proven ability to ship full-stack features end-to-end
Experience integrating LLM APIs or building AI-augmented features
Strong debugging skills across backend and frontend systems
Clear communicator with a bias toward action and simplicity
Comfort operating in zero-to-one environments
Experience building agentic workflows or tool-use patterns
Familiarity with React, Node, FastAPI, Next.js, or similar frameworks
Exposure to workflow engines or event-driven systems
Experience in operations-heavy or industrial domains
Prior startup or founding-team experience
Speed with clarity
Technical rigor without unnecessary complexity
Simple systems over clever ones
Prototypes over over-planning
Ownership over handoffs
You’ll work directly with founders and ship systems that operate in the real world—where decisions are expensive and outcomes matter.
Hybrid role based in San Francisco Bay Area or Los Angeles, CA
Regular in-person collaboration is expected. We are not a remote-only company.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
This position is eligible for Skiffra’s standard benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans, and may also qualify for participation in the Company’s bonus and incentive programs.
Skiffra is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
At Rethink Recruit, we bring a mix of old-school work ethic with a modern approach to recruitment. Our competitive edge comes from our niche focus on Autonomous Driving, EVs, AI, Robotics, Blockchain (FinTech), and the ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
For our clients - it allows them to tap into our talent pool of tens of thousands of pre-qualified, industry and skill-specific candidates with whom we have developed close working relationships over the past decade.
For our candidates - it allows them to spend less time on their job search by engaging with more industry-specific companies and more skill-specific jobs.
We believe that any agency can find marginal success by deploying a host of modern technologies and recruitment tools for outreach ($$$). Yet, what separates the good agencies from the great is how relevant their outreach is and how well they utilize their tools. We help bridge that gap by harnessing the power of modern technology to build long-standing relationships with thousands of diverse and incredibly talented people.
We care about what we do and the people we work with. Coupled with our high-level understanding of the technology and its applications, we stay at the forefront of the current market trends. So whether you are a candidate seeking a new role or a company looking to retain talent, please reach out to us, and we will look forward to working with you!
