Founding Backend Engineer

ABOUT PLAUD AI

PLAUD AI is a pioneering AI-native hardware and software company that turns meetings and conversations into actionable insights with AI devices like PLAUD NOTE and PLAUD NotePin. By recording, transcribing, and summarizing real-life conversations, our solutions boost productivity and save time. Designed for precision and flexibility, whether in meetings or on the go, our products empower you to focus on creative, high-value work while AI handles the details.

We are a growing global team of hardware and software experts seeking advanced AI innovations that integrate with real-life user scenarios. Our newly established headquarters in San Francisco will collaborate with our teams in Shenzhen, Beijing, and Tokyo to extend AI benefits to users globally.

Visit https://www.plaud.ai to learn more.

WHY JOIN US

• Join a skyrocketing team: where your impact drives success and your career reaches new heights, along with what we have achieved, as shared below.

• Global Leadership: Positioned uniquely to lead the future of work by leveraging innovative AI-driven devices and solutions.

• Founded in December 2021: Bootstrapped, profitable, and experiencing explosive growth.

• 10x Revenue Growth: Achieved 10x revenue growth for two consecutive years, reaching a $230 million run rate, with expectations for even greater expansion in 2025.

• Proven Product-Market Fit: Over 700,000 devices shipped globally since November 2023, with users engaging for an average of 30 hours per month to enhance productivity.

• New Initiatives: Expanding from consumer-focused products to industry-specific solutions and enterprise-level services.

• Loved by Professionals: Our products are trusted by professionals in sectors such as healthcare and sales, where conversations drive success.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a self-driven and entrepreneurial Founding Backend Engineer to lead the development of our enterprise-focused AI platform. In this high-impact role, you’ll spearhead the technical strategy and build out backend infrastructure that powers intelligent automation and API integration with cutting-edge LLMs. Our focus spans multiple industries, with particular emphasis on field sales teams and the healthcare sector.

You’ll play a key role in designing and scaling our agent-based enterprise tools, collaborating closely with cross-functional partners across product, hardware, research, and go-to-market to translate ideas into robust, real-world solutions.

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WHO SHOULD APPLY

You’re a builder at heart -- someone who thrives on crafting enterprise products from the ground up and seeing them through to launch. You bring several years of experience as a high-performing individual contributor, along with a history of leading small, focused teams through early-stage product development.

We’re seeking a technically adept leader who combines deep engineering know-how with strong collaboration and communication skills. You excel at aligning team efforts with broader company objectives, fostering both executional rigor and team empowerment along the way.

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Drive the full technical execution of our enterprise services roadmap, aligning engineering initiatives with strategic business priorities and customer outcomes.

• Lead the entire lifecycle of our agentic enterprise solutions, from initial concept through launch, by establishing measurable milestones and ensuring strong product-market fit.

• Architect and implement robust automation flows and API integrations that elevate functionality and user experience, while upholding high standards for security, privacy, and performance.

• Explore and integrate emerging AI technologies that enhance the intelligence and adaptability of our agentic platform.

• Clearly articulate technical vision, trade-offs, and project progress to executive stakeholders, cross-functional partners, and non-technical audiences.

• Build and lead a world-class engineering team, mentoring individuals and fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and hands-on execution.

• Champion seamless collaboration and open communication across departments to ensure cohesive product development.

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WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Hands on builder: 3+ years of experience in professional software development, ideally in building and scaling enterprise solutions.

• Our tech stack: Experience with Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, or similar technology.

• Infrastructure: Familiar with cloud-based infrastructure like Azure, AWS, or GCP.

• Proven track record: Experience envisioning and delivering an effectively zero to one product to enterprise customers.

• Passionate about AI: A deep understanding of LLMs, their capabilities, limitations, and potential applications.

• Technical depth: Demonstrated proficiency in a variety of technologies with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools and languages.

• Ownership: Ideal candidate will have previously been the first technical lead at an early stage high growth startup, with an emphasis on owning a project from conception to deployment.

• Inspirational vision: Strong leadership and team-building skills with a collaborative approach.

• Structured thinker: Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Academic achievement: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a technical field (Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline).

GREAT TO HAVE

• Interested in agentic enterprise software, cloud, and LLMs.

• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment.

• Experience managing or collaborating with international teams.

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WHAT WE OFFER

• Founding Team: Opportunity to be part of the founding team and have ownership and impact at a startup rocketship.

• Competitive Compensation: $130K-$190K base salary and performance bonus.

• Employee Friendly Equity: Equity for all full-time employees and early exercise of options offered. 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Top-tier healthcare for employees and dependents, including dental and vision. 

• Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays. The final week of the year off.

• New Parent Leave: 12 weeks of paid time off to spend time with your new family.

• Hybrid Office: Minimum of 3x in office per week.

• Professional Development: $1,500 per year for coaching, courses, workshops, conferences, etc.

• Gear: New hires are equipped with their choice of new top-of-the-line laptop with all the upgrades.

• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan for US employees with company matching.

• Company Offsites: Bi-annual offsites to bring our team together and celebrate our achievements.

• Perks: Best office equipment. Pet-friendly office. Free office drinks and snacks. 

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HOW TO APPLY

If you're passionate about building impactful products and want to be on the ground floor of a fast-growing company, we invite you to bring your expertise and vision to help shape the future of PLAUD AI.  PLAUD Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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