Founding Engineer - Anchor AI

Category
Software Development

About the Company
Anchor AI is building AI agents for customs brokers to fix outdated, time-consuming manual workflows in global trade. Our AI works alongside humans to help brokers process more shipments faster, with fewer errors. We are growing fast, backed by First Round Capital (early investors in Flexport), Pear VC, and other top investors. The timing is perfect as the market wakes up to the potential of AI. We are racing to be the default AI platform for customs brokers. We are a deeply technical founding team from Google, LinkedIn, and AI research labs, backed by top-tier investors. We are building tools logistics professionals wish they had: turning messy, fragmented data into powerful insights and automated systems. The space is massive, the need is urgent, and we are moving fast.

The Role: Build the Foundation
As a Founding Engineer, you will shape both our product and technology from the ground up. You will help define system architecture, inform product direction, and ship features that deliver real value quickly. This is a high-leverage role for someone who enjoys full ownership, moves quickly, and builds with purpose.

What You’ll Do

• Design and build AI-powered logistics solutions end-to-end.
• Develop across the stack: from polished, intuitive front-ends to scalable, reliable back-ends.
• Own core systems and features from design to deployment.
• Collaborate directly with the founding team and early users to shape the roadmap.
• Drive engineering excellence, velocity, and real-world impact.

Who You Are

• High-Agency & Impact-Oriented: You take initiative, prioritize user value, and move with urgency.
• Product-Focused: You think beyond code to what truly matters: outcomes and experience.
• Clear Communicator & Team Player: You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
• Full-Stack Fluent: You are comfortable building with Next.js, Python (FastAPI), and deploying on GCP. You know where to go deep and when to move fast.
• Eye for Great Front-End: You care about clean interfaces, intuitive flows, and seamless interactions.
• AI-Literate: You have worked with LLMs in production or used them to accelerate your own work.
• Experienced: 2+ years in high-impact roles with a track record of ownership and execution.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Background in logistics, supply chain, or related industries.

Benefits

• Founding Equity: A meaningful stake in what you help build.
• Top-Tier Compensation: Competitive salary to attract and retain top talent.
• Comprehensive Benefits + DTO: High-quality health coverage and Discretionary Time Off.
• Growth & Mentorship: Build alongside experienced founders who care deeply about craft.
• The 0→1 Experience: Help define not just a product, but a category—and have fun doing it.

Location
On-site Collaboration in San Francisco for rapid iteration and deep connection.