Continue is an innovative YC-backed startup (S23) building open-source IDE extensions that enable developers to create, share, and use custom AI code assistants. With headquarters in San Francisco, the company is funded by Heavybit and notable angels from companies like Hugging Face and Rosebud AI. The role offers an exciting opportunity for a software engineer to join a fast-growing project with 24k+ GitHub stars and 1M+ downloads.
As a Software Engineer at Continue, you'll be working on shaping open-source IDE extensions by designing, building, and maintaining products used by major organizations like Siemens. The ideal candidate should be proficient in TypeScript, Node.js, and React/Next.js, with a passion for AI engineering and machine learning. You'll be tackling challenging algorithmic problems, implementing new features for LLM integration, and playing a crucial role in the company's GitHub and Discord communities.
The position offers both technical growth and the opportunity to directly impact the future of developer tools. With a competitive salary range of $100K-$150K plus equity (0.10%-0.50%), this role is perfect for ambitious engineers, including new graduates, who want to work at the intersection of AI and developer tools. You'll be joining a small but dynamic team of 5, working directly with founders to shape the future of developer productivity.