Founding Product Engineer

Imbue is seeking a Founding Product Engineer to join their mission of building AI systems that reason and code. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the product from the ground up, with end-to-end ownership over the entire product development process. The position is ideal for those with founder aspirations or experience, combining technical expertise with product vision.

The role demands a versatile engineer who can handle everything from user interviews to prototype development and deployment processes. You'll be working on building AI systems that enable AI agents to accomplish larger goals and safely work in the real world. The company aims to revolutionize personal computing by creating truly intelligent tools that empower users.

As a Founding Product Engineer, you'll be responsible for conducting user interviews, implementing prototypes, collecting and analyzing feedback, and shipping both backend and frontend code across various interfaces. The position requires strong software engineering skills, particularly in Python, and the ability to work independently while making crucial product decisions.

The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $170,000 to $350,000 in cash, plus significant equity potential ($10,000 to $2,000,000). Benefits include a generous $20K+ yearly budget for self-improvement, regular team events, and opportunities for learning and growth. The role is based in San Francisco, offering a chance to work directly on creating software with human-like intelligence.

The ideal candidate should be motivated by solving real problems, energized by user interactions, and capable of working independently. This is a unique opportunity to join a company at the forefront of AI development, working on technology that could fundamentally change how we interact with computers while having significant input into the product's direction and development.