Role Overview
Clera is hiring a Founding Engineer. This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in remote. posted 4 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
We're an early-stage startup building an AI-native internal tooling platform from the ground up, and we're looking for a Founding Engineer to join us at the ground floor. As one of our first engineers, you'll own entire product surfaces end-to-end — from database schema to polished UI — and directly shape our engineering culture as we scale from a handful of design partners to hundreds of customers.
This is a high-ownership, high-autonomy role for someone who loves moving fast without breaking the things that matter. You'll ship to production daily and have an outsized impact on both the product and the company's trajectory.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Own and ship full-stack features end-to-end across a Next.js + PostgreSQL stack
- Design and build the AI copilot and workflow-automation engine at the core of the product
- Set up foundational engineering infrastructure: CI/CD, observability, testing, and code-quality standards
- Work directly with founders and early customers to turn feedback into shipped product quickly
- Help hire and mentor the next wave of engineers as the team grows
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Required
- 3–7 years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in TypeScript and modern full-stack JavaScript (React, Next.js, Node.js)
- Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and backend data modeling
- Comfort working in a fast-moving, early-stage environment with significant autonomy
- Experience shipping production-quality code end-to-end, including infra and DevOps fundamentals
Nice to Have
- Experience with Supabase or similar BaaS/PaaS platforms
- Prior experience as an early or founding engineer at a startup
- Exposure to building AI/LLM-powered product features or workflow automation systems
- Interest in internal tooling, developer experience, or productivity software
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Salary: $90,000 – $140,000 USD per year, depending on experience
- Equity participation as a founding team member
- Direct collaboration with founders and significant influence over product and engineering direction
LOCATION
This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, CA. Candidates based in Los Angeles, CA or New York City, NY may also be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available.
About Clera
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Founding Engineer position at Clera?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Clera. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Founding Engineer role at Clera remote?
Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in remote, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.
What does a Founding Engineer at Clera earn?
Clera has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Founding Engineer role at Clera posted?
This role was posted on July 18, 2026 (4 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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