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    Founding Engineer Intern

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    Clera

    Your AI career agent. Warm intros to startups backed by a16z, Index, YC & more.

    2-10 employeesFounded 2025San FranciscoTechnology, Information and Internet
    Posted 63 days agoApply by Sep 1Actively hiringPaidVisa sponsorshiprollingTechnology, Information and Internet

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    About the role#

    Clera is seeking a Founding Engineer Intern to work directly with the CTO in San Francisco. This role involves building and shipping features daily to automate the recruiting process end-to-end. You will contribute to the design and development of an agentic AI system, focusing on rapid experimentation and high-impact outcomes. This position requires a full-stack approach and the ability to operate in a high-output environment with daily feedback loops.

    What you'll do#

    • Build and ship features daily alongside the CTO to automate recruiting workflows.
    • Manage full end-to-end development for core product features, from initial ideation to production deployment.
    • Collaborate with the founding team to design and implement components of an agentic AI system.
    • Engage with users to measure impact on hiring speed and drive rapid product iteration.
    • Thrive in a founder-paced, high-output environment with daily feedback loops.

    What you'll need#

    • Current enrollment in or pursuit of a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
    • At least 6 months of experience with React and TypeScript in a production environment.
    • Hands-on experience with Cursor, Supabase, Prisma, and Typesense in a production React/TypeScript stack.
    • A strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive features from ideation to production independently.
    • Experience working in entrepreneurial, scrappy environments.
    • A full-stack focus rather than specialization in a single language like Python or C++.
    • A portfolio or sample projects demonstrating full-stack development or open-source contributions.
    • Willingness to work 7 days a week and participate in hacker-house setups in Latin America.

    Location & details#

    • Location: San Francisco, California.
    • Work Modality: On-site, including periods in Latin America.
    • Employment Type: Full-time.
    • Compensation: Paid.
    • Visa sponsorship is available.
    Relevant fieldsComputer ScienceComputer EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringData Science

    About Clera

    Founded in 2025 and based in San Francisco, Clera operates as a privately held technology firm with a staff of two to ten employees. The organization functions as an artificial intelligence talent agent that matches professionals with career opportunities in the information and internet industries. Its services focus on recruiting, job placement, and career coaching for individuals seeking roles within the startup ecosystem.

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