Founding Engineer - Anchor AI

About the job

Global trade still runs on outdated, time-consuming manual workflows. We’re fixing that! Anchor AI is building AI agents for customs brokers. Our AI works alongside humans to help brokers process more shipments- faster, with fewer errors.

We’re growing fast, backed by First Round Capital (early investors in Flexport), Pear VC, and other top investors. The timing is perfect: with the changes from the current administration, the market is waking up to the potential of AI. We’re racing to be the default AI platform for them.

About Us

We’re a deeply technical founding team from Google, LinkedIn, and AI research labs—backed by top-tier investors. We’re 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. We’re moving fast.

The Role: Build the Foundation

As a Founding Engineer, you’ll shape both our product and technology from the ground up. You’ll help define system architecture, inform product direction, and ship features that deliver real value—fast.
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’re 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’ve 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.

Nice to Have

Background in logistics, supply chain, or related industries.

What We Offer

• 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.

• Onsite Collaboration – Work in-person in San Francisco for rapid iteration and deep connection.

• 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.