Principal Engineer
4 days ago
$250K–$500K + Equity | Build the Future of AI
We're partnering with one of Sydney's most exciting AI startups to find exceptional engineers ready to shape the future of interactive AI. This is a rare opportunity to join as a founding team member, working directly with world-class founders from top global tech companies.
The product is early but scaling fast, with global traction and a bold vision. You'll be part of a small, elite team building next-gen AI experiences.
Why This Role:
- Architect and build full-stack features from scratch.
- Ship quickly, iterate often, and see your work in production.
- Collaborate closely with founders and product leaders.
- Influence engineering practices and help grow the team.
- Lucrative packages
Tech Stack:
- TypeScript, React, Redis, WebSockets
- AI tools, generative media, and real-time systems
Who This Is For:
- Engineering Managers or Tech Leads that have been through rapid scale phases, and want to stay hands-on
- People with exceptional personal projects and a passion for the AI space
- Builders who thrive in ambiguity and love solving hard problems
Location
- 5 days/week onsite in Sydney – deep collaboration, fast iteration, and high energy
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