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Founding Engineer at Clera - Build Core Platform

200K–300K
Onsite · San Francisco, California
Posted July 23, 2026
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Overview

Join Clera as a Founding Engineer to design and build foundational systems at a fast-growing startup. You will own critical product areas and shape technical direction from day one. This is a 0-to-1 role where you thrive in ambiguity and drive both code quality and product success.

What You'll Do6

  • 1Design and build full-stack features from database schema to UI
  • 2Own large product areas with minimal oversight and make key technical decisions
  • 3Collaborate with founders to define and execute the product roadmap
  • 4Establish engineering foundations including architecture and tooling
  • 5Iterate quickly based on user feedback and data-driven insights
  • 6Drive technical excellence while balancing speed and scalability

Requirements7

  • 13–7 years of full-stack development experience
  • 2Proven track record of building products 0-to-1 at early-stage startups
  • 3Strong proficiency in frontend and backend technologies
  • 4CS degree from a top-20 university
  • 5Strong product sense and ability to think like a product owner
  • 6Based in San Francisco or willing to relocate
  • 7Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Salary Insight

$200 - $300k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationSan Francisco, California

Required Skills

Full‑stack developmentFrontend developmentBackend developmentDatabase schema designUI designProduct senseArchitectureToolingProcesses
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