Helicone
Founding Engineer At Helicone.ai
As a Founding Engineer at Helicone.ai, you'll work side-by-side with the founders and a passionate team to build highly scalable systems and own end-to-end engineering projects that redefine the LLM developer experience. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a founding team, shape a product from the ground up, and make an outsized impact on the future of AI observability. Why Join Helicone?
This is more than just a roleit's an opportunity to build something transformative at the ground level. You'll be joining a tight-knit, ambitious team in San Francisco, the heart of AI innovation, and contributing to the leading platform for LLM observability. Ownership and Impact : Your work will directly shape the platform, the team, and the company's future. Dynamic Culture : Weekly team lunches, monthly hackathons, and an environment where every idea is heard. Growth Opportunity : Work on cutting-edge problems in AI, learn from the founders, and develop skills that push the boundaries of engineering. If you're looking for a challenging, impactful role where you can grow alongside a team that's redefining observability for AI, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities
Build Features : Design and implement new software features that enhance Helicone's platform and developer experience. Develop and Maintain Backend Services
Frontend services (NextJS/Tailwind) Proxy worker (Wrangler/Cloudflare) Application database (Supabase) Analytics database (ClickHouse) Backend Services (Express/AWS ECS) Queue (Kafka)
Own Projects End-to-End : Take responsibility for features and systems, from ideation to deployment and beyond. Deployment and Operations : Manage and streamline deployment processes to ensure smooth operations. Collaborate and Contribute : Work on feature requests, integrations, and documentation improvements to enhance usability. Engage with the Community : Actively gather feedback, foster contributions, and improve the developer experience based on real-world insights. Preferred Skills
Proficiency in TypeScript : With 91% of Helicone's codebase in TypeScript, deep experience is essential. Experience with SQL or Similar : Strong database skills for working with ClickHouse, Supabase, and Postgres. Cloud Services Expertise : Familiarity with cloud deployment workflows; experience with Cloudflare is a plus. Problem-Solving and Communication : A clear thinker who can break down complex problems and communicate effectively. Adaptability : A fast learner who thrives in a dynamic environment with evolving challenges. AI Awareness : Solid understanding of LLMs and the current AI landscape. Helicone Familiarity : Must have tried the platform at least onceyour hands-on experience will be invaluable. Helicone Tech Stack
Languages : TypeScript, Python Frameworks : Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Express, ShadCN Hosting : Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, Vercel, Supabase Services : Docker, Postgres, ClickHouse, Cloudflare Workers, Redis Developer Tools : Unix, CLI, git LLMs : OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, TogetherAI, and more
As a Founding Engineer at Helicone.ai, you'll work side-by-side with the founders and a passionate team to build highly scalable systems and own end-to-end engineering projects that redefine the LLM developer experience. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a founding team, shape a product from the ground up, and make an outsized impact on the future of AI observability. Why Join Helicone?
This is more than just a roleit's an opportunity to build something transformative at the ground level. You'll be joining a tight-knit, ambitious team in San Francisco, the heart of AI innovation, and contributing to the leading platform for LLM observability. Ownership and Impact : Your work will directly shape the platform, the team, and the company's future. Dynamic Culture : Weekly team lunches, monthly hackathons, and an environment where every idea is heard. Growth Opportunity : Work on cutting-edge problems in AI, learn from the founders, and develop skills that push the boundaries of engineering. If you're looking for a challenging, impactful role where you can grow alongside a team that's redefining observability for AI, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities
Build Features : Design and implement new software features that enhance Helicone's platform and developer experience. Develop and Maintain Backend Services
Frontend services (NextJS/Tailwind) Proxy worker (Wrangler/Cloudflare) Application database (Supabase) Analytics database (ClickHouse) Backend Services (Express/AWS ECS) Queue (Kafka)
Own Projects End-to-End : Take responsibility for features and systems, from ideation to deployment and beyond. Deployment and Operations : Manage and streamline deployment processes to ensure smooth operations. Collaborate and Contribute : Work on feature requests, integrations, and documentation improvements to enhance usability. Engage with the Community : Actively gather feedback, foster contributions, and improve the developer experience based on real-world insights. Preferred Skills
Proficiency in TypeScript : With 91% of Helicone's codebase in TypeScript, deep experience is essential. Experience with SQL or Similar : Strong database skills for working with ClickHouse, Supabase, and Postgres. Cloud Services Expertise : Familiarity with cloud deployment workflows; experience with Cloudflare is a plus. Problem-Solving and Communication : A clear thinker who can break down complex problems and communicate effectively. Adaptability : A fast learner who thrives in a dynamic environment with evolving challenges. AI Awareness : Solid understanding of LLMs and the current AI landscape. Helicone Familiarity : Must have tried the platform at least onceyour hands-on experience will be invaluable. Helicone Tech Stack
Languages : TypeScript, Python Frameworks : Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Express, ShadCN Hosting : Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, Vercel, Supabase Services : Docker, Postgres, ClickHouse, Cloudflare Workers, Redis Developer Tools : Unix, CLI, git LLMs : OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, TogetherAI, and more