Founding Systems Engineer

Layup is an innovative AI-native UX company that's revolutionizing user assistance through real-time, adaptive guidance directly within product interfaces. Founded in 2022 and part of Y Combinator's W23 batch, they're seeking a Founding Systems Engineer to join their 3-person team in shaping the future of user adoption tools.

The role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of B2B and AI, building scalable systems that power next-generation user experiences. As a Founding Systems Engineer, you'll be instrumental in developing the architecture that enables real-time, AI-driven user guidance with zero engineering overhead for clients.

This position is perfect for engineers who want to make a significant impact in a fast-growing startup. You'll own the entire development lifecycle, work directly with customers, and help establish the engineering culture. The company offers competitive compensation ($100K-$120K plus equity), comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology.

What makes this role particularly exciting is the combination of technical challenges in distributed systems, AI integration, and user experience design. You'll be working with a founding team that's already seeing strong market traction, with a massive backlog of implementations since their December launch.

The ideal candidate should be passionate about building scalable infrastructure, have experience with distributed systems, and be excited about defining new paradigms for human-AI interaction. While experience is valued, the company is open to new graduates, making this an exceptional opportunity for talented engineers at any career stage.