Founding Engineer – Baton AI

Spur

San Francisco, CA · HybridFull-timePosted 1y agoStill listed 4 days ago

San Francisco, CAHybridFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1y agoStill listed 4 days ago

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San Francisco, CAHybrid

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Job overview

Spur is hiring a Founding Engineer – Baton AI. Baton AI is building an enterprise automation platform for cross-application workflows, starting with solutions for engineering and implementation teams at software companies. The company is backed by tier-1 VCs and is growing rapidly, seeking ambitious builders who can take ownership and help define the future of AI automation. This role involves designing and building core systems, working on cutting-edge AI tech, and shaping the product.

Key focus areas include Own core systems, Design and build key parts of our full-stack web application, API infrastructure, and AI-driven automation platform, and Work on complex technical challenges involving AI agents, prompt engineering, eval, monitoring, API, and browser automation.

Successful candidates bring 3+ Years Full-Stack Engineering Experience and Work In Person In San Francisco. Important skills include React, TypeScript, Modern Web Application Development, Next.js, Node.js, and Building Rich-Text Editors. Preferred (not required): Python, Elixir, Functional Programming, and Design Core Systems.

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Skills

ReactTypeScriptModern Web Application DevelopmentNext.jsNode.jsBuilding Rich-Text EditorsBuilding AI/LLM-Powered AppsWorkflow Automation ToolsProduct-Minded EngineeringClean CodeGreat UXProblem-SolverBreaking Down AmbiguityDelivering FastPythonElixirFunctional ProgrammingDesign Core SystemsBuild Core SystemsFull-Stack Web ApplicationAPI InfrastructureAI-Driven Automation PlatformAI AgentsPrompt EngineeringEvalMonitoringAPI AutomationBrowser AutomationCollaborate With Early CustomersDefine Technical RoadmapDeliver FeaturesPrototypeExperimentShip QuicklyMove FastLearn Fast

Qualifications

3+ Years Full-Stack Engineering ExperienceWork in Person in San Francisco

Full job description

FOUNDING ENGINEER – BATON AI

Location: San Francisco, CA (In-Person)

Experience Level: 3+ years (Full-Stack Engineering)

ABOUT BATON AI

Baton AI (getbaton.ai http://getbaton.ai) is building the enterprise automation platform for cross-application workflows. We’re starting by helping solutions engineering and implementation teams at software companies automate customer onboarding and product setup - enabling them to deliver value faster and at scale. This is just our first wedge toward a broader vision of enterprise-wide, AI-powered automation.

We’re backed by tier-1 VCs and growing fast. Looking for ambitious builders who move fast, take ownership, and want to help define the future of AI automation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Own core systems – Design and build key parts of our full-stack web application, API infrastructure, and AI-driven automation platform.
Work on cutting-edge tech – Work on complex technical challenges involving AI agents, prompt engineering, eval, monitoring, API, and browser automation.
Shape the product – Collaborate with early customers and the founding team to define our technical roadmap and deliver features that create real impact.
Move fast, learn fast – Prototype, experiment, and ship quickly in a high-trust, low-bureaucracy environment.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

3+ years of full-stack engineering experience and love working with React and Typescript.
Proficiency in modern web application development – React/NextJS and Node.js. Understanding of Python and Elixir/functional programming is a plus.
Experience building rich-text editors (think Notion) or excited to take on that challenge.
Experience (or strong interest) in building AI/LLM-powered apps and workflow automation tools.
A product-minded engineer who cares about clean code and great UX.
Problem-solver who thrives on breaking down ambiguity and delivering fast.
Excited to work in person with us in San Francisco.

WHY JOIN US?

Founding team impact – Help define our culture, product, and technology from the ground up.
Customer-first ownership – See your work used and loved by real users from day one.
Competitive pay & early equity – Be rewarded for the value you create as we grow.
Work on real AI automation – Build a platform that solves meaningful problems with cutting-edge AI and automation.
In-person (hybrid) collaboration – We believe the best teams build faster together. We work in person in San Francisco.

Ready to build the future with us? Let’s talk.

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