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Founding Engineer (Equity-Only) (Sonoma)Kirby Companies Inc. • Sonoma, CA, US
Founding Engineer (Equity-Only) (Sonoma)

Founding Engineer (Equity-Only) (Sonoma)

Kirby Companies Inc. • Sonoma, CA, US
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Let's get this out of the way : This is an equity-only role.

We have zero cash compensation right now. We're a bootstrapped startup with two live products, early traction, and a massive market opportunity. We're not looking for employees. We're looking for two founding engineers who want to build, own, and ship.

If you're looking for a safe, 9-to-5 desk job to pad your resume, this is NOT that.

If you have the entrepreneurial itch and are willing to bet on yourself for the potential of serious upside, this could be your launchpad.

Who We Are

We're building AI-driven tools that simplify the single largest, most complex purchase in a person's life : their home. Think of it as CARFAX meets AI for homebuyers and agents.

We cut through the hundreds (even thousands) of digital pages transferred during EACH real estate transactions - to highlight risks, opportunities, and key insights. Our tools help agents and buyers close deals faster and smarter.

A Masterclass, Not a Job

You can build a product anywhere. You come here to learn how to build an empire .

This isn't a learn-on-your-own startup. You'll be in the trenches daily with serial entrepreneurs who have already done this, multiple times.

  • Our CEO is a multi-time founder who knows how to scale.
  • Our CTO was a founding engineer at Salesforce and Bill.com .
  • Our Board and advisors have raised over $1 billion in venture capital.

You'll have a front-row seat, learning directly from a team that has navigated the entire startup lifecycle. You'll learn what it actually takes to scale a product that already has product-market fit, how to navigate fundraising, and how to make the critical decisions that win markets.

Along with the equity in the business, youll get a hands-on education in rapid, high-growth execution.

The Situation

Our products are live and in the market, but they need polishing to scale. You are joining at the inflection point.

This is not a resume-padding internship. It's a high-stakes, high-impact role where you'll shape our tech from day one. You'll collaborate directly with the CEO and CTO to update core architecture, own new features, and drive real user value in a lean, fast-moving team.

You'll be deep in document processing, AI-prompt & context engineering, and shipping code that has real users and provides real value.

Who You Are

We're looking for two people who are hungry to build at startup speed. You're the type who has a few side projects, thrives in ambiguity, and gets fired up by the idea of turning an idea into an empire.

  • You're a Builder : You have experience building end-to-end apps. We care about your GitHub / real product experience. Show us what you've built.
  • You Have the Skills : You're solid with Python and PHP and have hands-on experience working with leading LLMs .
  • You Get Shit Done : You're a hungry builder who loves solving messy, real-world problems. You experiment and iterate quickly to get things live.
  • You're an Insatiable Learner : You're constantly tinkering with new frameworks, tools, and ideas to push what's possible.
  • You Have a Founder's Mindset : You're comfortable with startup chaos. You contribute ideas without ego, take ownership of outcomes, and are ready to do whatever it takes to win.
  • The Deal

  • Compensation : This is a 100% equity-based role to start. When we become profitable (and we're close) or raise outside capital, cash compensation kicks in.
  • Location : Remote-friendly, but we have a preference for the Bay Area, CA.
  • If this fires you up, apply with your resume, your GitHub / portfolio, and a quick note on why youd be a good fit.

    Let's build something great.

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