Founding Engineer – One Application to Join Multiple High-Growth Startups

About the jobMerit connects exceptional engineers with venture-backed startups and scale-ups building the next generation of agentic software — intelligent systems that plan, act, and learn across real business workflows.Through Merit, you’ll get direct access to opportunities with high-growth companies shaping the future of SaaS, automation, and applied AI — without endless applications or recruiter noise.Merit is currently hiring for the following companies:Marketing tech: AI agents that plan and optimize campaigns autonomously, replacing manual ad management.Prop tech: Intelligent systems that track vendor contracts, compliance, and spend visibility for real estate operators.Developer tools: Agentic coding companions that manage environments, run tests, and refactor code automatically.Ed tech: Personalized AI tutors that adapt to every learner’s background and pace.Operations & finance: Agentic systems that reconcile data, automate reporting, and surface insights in real time.Each company is venture-backed, led by experienced founders, and scaling fast across Europe.The OpportunityAs a Founding Engineer, you’ll join an early technical team and work directly with founders to build products from 0→1.You’ll move across backend, frontend, and AI/agentic layers — designing systems that are fast, reliable, and intelligent.You’ll help shape the architecture, choose the stack, and define how the company builds long term.If you thrive in environments where you can ship fast, think deeply, and own outcomes, these are the roles where you’ll excel.What We’re Looking For2–6 years of professional experience in software engineeringStrong backend experience with Node.js, Python, or similar frameworksFamiliarity with frontend frameworks (Next.js, React, or Vue)Experience building and scaling APIs and data systemsPragmatic approach to testing, debugging, and iterationCuriosity about AI, agentic systems, and automation workflowsBonus points for:Experience with Docker, AWS, or cloud-native deploymentsPrior experience in B2B SaaS or product-focused startupsStrong product sense and an eye for clean UXWhy Work Through MeritDirect access – get matched with multiple startups through one short conversationHigh ownership – founding-level influence and meaningful equity stakesExclusive roles – positions not listed on public job boardsSpeed – introductions to hiring founders within days, not weeksRemote-friendly – opportunities across Europe How It WorksWhen you apply, you’ll first meet Merit, your personal AI recruiter.Merit will learn about your background and goals, then match you directly with the founders where there’s a strong fit.✅ Fast-tracked introductions — no résumé black holes✅ One chat, multiple startup opportunities✅ Guidance from your personal AI recruiter, available 24/7Ready to build at the frontier of AI?Meet Merit today and get matched with startups defining the next wave of agentic software.