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Founding Full Stack Engineer

Stealth Startup
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/6/2026

The Opportunity

We're building the data layer that every AI drug discovery will run on.

Backed by an Nvidia VP. Working with top AI labs, global tech company and global pharma. Growing fast.


We need an engineer who can lead — not just do the work.


Role Description 

We are hiring a Founding Full Stack Engineer for a full-time job. This role is ideal for early-career engineers who are eager to build scalable systems and grow in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. 


You will contribute to the development of our platform by working across both front-end and back-end systems. You will collaborate closely with experienced engineers, product managers, and domain experts to deliver high-quality features and improve system performance. 


Responsibilities 

  • Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining full-stack web applications  
  • Implement front-end components with a focus on usability and responsiveness  
  • Support back-end development, including APIs, data processing, and integrations  
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices  
  • Participate in debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization  
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver product features  
  • Contribute to code reviews and continuously improve engineering standards  

 

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)  
  • 0–3 years of experience in full-stack or web development  
  • Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript  
  • Familiarity with at least one modern front-end framework (e.g., React, Vue, or Angular)  
  • Basic understanding of back-end development (e.g., Python, Node.js, or similar)  
  • Understanding of software development principles and coding best practices  
  • Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn  
  • Familiarity with cloud services and APIs is a plus  
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment  


Why Join

  • Founding team. Real equity. Real impact.
  • The intersection of AI drug discovery. The most exciting space in biotech.
  • Backed by Nvidia VP. Working with Google, OpenAI, top pharma.
  • Your work will train the AI models that discover the next breakthrough drug.


Apply If

You want to build infrastructure that matters.

You want to be early at a company that's going to be big.


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