Amadeus Search
Role:
Founding Software Engineer Employment Type:
Full-time Location:
On-site - Palo Alto, CA Compensation:
$160,000 - $240,000 + competitive equity Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 available; no H-1B/other visa sponsorship About the Role
This is a founding engineer opportunity to build the
core developer environment for chip engineers , redefining how silicon is designed. You'll architect and ship a high-performance platform that blends
AI models, multi-agent systems, and advanced developer tooling
into a seamless IDE-like experience. You will directly shape both the product and the engineering culture from day one. What You Will Do Build and optimize a full-stack code editor platform using TypeScript/JavaScript and modern frameworks. Integrate
AI-powered features
in close collaboration with ML engineers (e.g., autocomplete, refactoring, visual simulation). Architect workflows similar to modern AI developer tools (e.g., Cursor/Windsurf) but tailored for RTL and chip design. Drive
performance optimization
for massive chip design codebases, ensuring ultra-low latency. Lead UI/UX and technical architecture decisions for chip-specialized developer tools. Ship rapidly - meaningful contributions expected every other day. What You Will Bring Strong full-stack engineering skills with
TypeScript, React, Node.js, Next.js, Electron, and VSCode APIs . Proven ability to build and ship
high-performance developer tools or IDEs . Experience with
AI/ML integration into applications
(real-time model streaming, autocomplete, simulation). Deep understanding of
editor architecture, performance optimization, and state management . Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, on-site startup environment. Bonus: Linux development experience. Compensation & Perks Base salary:
$160,000 - $240,000 Equity:
Competitive founding engineer-level equity On-site: Palo Alto, CA (full in-person role) J-1 visa sponsorship available High-impact role with direct ownership in product and company direction Why Join Us Opportunity to join as a
founding engineer
at an early-stage, high-growth AI + hardware startup. Work on a mission-critical problem: making silicon engineers
4x more productive
by reinventing the design process. Collaborate at the intersection of
AI, developer tooling, and semiconductor design . Shape the technical architecture, product roadmap, and engineering culture from the ground up. Competitive pay, strong equity, and the chance to make an outsized impact in an industry that powers every device.
Founding Software Engineer Employment Type:
Full-time Location:
On-site - Palo Alto, CA Compensation:
$160,000 - $240,000 + competitive equity Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 available; no H-1B/other visa sponsorship About the Role
This is a founding engineer opportunity to build the
core developer environment for chip engineers , redefining how silicon is designed. You'll architect and ship a high-performance platform that blends
AI models, multi-agent systems, and advanced developer tooling
into a seamless IDE-like experience. You will directly shape both the product and the engineering culture from day one. What You Will Do Build and optimize a full-stack code editor platform using TypeScript/JavaScript and modern frameworks. Integrate
AI-powered features
in close collaboration with ML engineers (e.g., autocomplete, refactoring, visual simulation). Architect workflows similar to modern AI developer tools (e.g., Cursor/Windsurf) but tailored for RTL and chip design. Drive
performance optimization
for massive chip design codebases, ensuring ultra-low latency. Lead UI/UX and technical architecture decisions for chip-specialized developer tools. Ship rapidly - meaningful contributions expected every other day. What You Will Bring Strong full-stack engineering skills with
TypeScript, React, Node.js, Next.js, Electron, and VSCode APIs . Proven ability to build and ship
high-performance developer tools or IDEs . Experience with
AI/ML integration into applications
(real-time model streaming, autocomplete, simulation). Deep understanding of
editor architecture, performance optimization, and state management . Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, on-site startup environment. Bonus: Linux development experience. Compensation & Perks Base salary:
$160,000 - $240,000 Equity:
Competitive founding engineer-level equity On-site: Palo Alto, CA (full in-person role) J-1 visa sponsorship available High-impact role with direct ownership in product and company direction Why Join Us Opportunity to join as a
founding engineer
at an early-stage, high-growth AI + hardware startup. Work on a mission-critical problem: making silicon engineers
4x more productive
by reinventing the design process. Collaborate at the intersection of
AI, developer tooling, and semiconductor design . Shape the technical architecture, product roadmap, and engineering culture from the ground up. Competitive pay, strong equity, and the chance to make an outsized impact in an industry that powers every device.