Founding Engineer

AI-Powered Assistant for Procurement and Strategic Sourcing
$120,000 - $200,000
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
1 - 10 Employees
1+ year of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Founding Engineer

Mentum is revolutionizing procurement and strategic sourcing with their AI-powered assistant platform. Backed by Gradient Ventures (Google's AI fund) and Y Combinator, they're tackling a $300B/year market opportunity in supply chain automation.

As a Founding Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of building scalable solutions that integrate AI, supply chain, and workflow automation. The role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with founders and shape the future of supply chain technology. You'll be responsible for architecting critical infrastructure, developing full-stack applications, and advancing LLM pipelines.

The position requires a versatile engineer comfortable with both frontend and backend development, using technologies like TypeScript and Python. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of experience, strong entrepreneurial spirit, and passion for AI/ML technologies. The role is based in San Francisco, offering a competitive salary range of $120K-$200K plus equity (0.50% - 3.00%).

Working at Mentum means joining a fast-growing startup with 7+ years of runway, collaborating with innovative manufacturers in renewable energy, automotive, and consumer packaged goods. The office is strategically located in front of Salesforce Park, surrounded by other YC AI startups, fostering a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who wants to make a significant impact in the AI and supply chain space, working with cutting-edge technology while having the autonomy to shape both the product and the company's future. The role combines technical challenges with business impact, making it perfect for engineers who want to grow into leadership positions while working on meaningful problems.

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Responsibilities For Founding Engineer

  • Build scalable solutions at the intersection of AI, supply chain, and workflow automation
  • Architect critical parts of infrastructure for reliability and scalability
  • Write high-impact code across the stack—backend, frontend, and ML pipelines
  • Advance LLM pipelines, including orchestrators and agentic workflows
  • Partner with supply chain leaders to co-design features
  • Manage CI/CD pipelines and ensure uptime and performance

Requirements For Founding Engineer

TypeScript
Python
  • 1+ years of experience
  • Skilled across frontend, backend, and machine learning
  • Experience building and scaling widely used applications
  • Strong entrepreneurial spirit
  • Comfortable iterating quickly and shipping fast
  • Passionate about AI and LLMs
  • Customer-focused mindset
  • Proactive problem-solving abilities
  • Fast learner ready to pick up new skills

Benefits For Founding Engineer

Equity
  • Equity

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