Join the Future
of Scheduling

Help us build AI-powered tools that save millions of professionals hours every week. We're looking for exceptional engineers who leverage AI to achieve 10x productivity.

About Alphie

Founded by experienced entrepreneurs who previously built YouTeam (Y Combinator), we're solving a problem that affects millions of professionals daily.

Proven Team

Founded by the team behind YouTeam (Y Combinator alumni), with proven startup experience and deep expertise in building successful products.

AI-First Culture

We use cutting-edge AI tools in every aspect of development, from coding to deployment.

High Impact

Build products that directly save users hours every week and transform how they work.

AI-Powered Engineer

Build the future of scheduling automation

Remote or San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Early-stage startup founded by experienced entrepreneurs
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The Role

We're looking for an exceptional engineer who doesn't just write code, but leverages AI as a superpower to achieve 10x productivity. This isn't about replacing human creativity - it's about amplifying it through intelligent tooling.

You'll be building core features for our scheduling AI while using cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate development, debug faster, and ship higher-quality code than traditional approaches allow.

What You'll Do

Core Engineering

  • • Build and scale our AI scheduling engine that handles complex multi-party coordination
  • • Develop integrations with Gmail, Slack, WhatsApp, and other communication platforms
  • • Create intelligent algorithms that learn user preferences and optimize meeting scheduling
  • • Build robust APIs and microservices handling thousands of scheduling requests

AI-Amplified Development

  • • Use AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Dev, etc.) to accelerate feature development
  • • Leverage AI for code review, debugging, and optimization
  • • Employ AI tools for testing, documentation, and technical specification writing
  • • Experiment with emerging AI development tools and integrate the best into our workflow

Product Impact

  • • Ship features that directly improve user experience and save hours per week
  • • Collaborate with founders on product strategy and technical architecture
  • • Own end-to-end delivery from concept to production
  • • Participate in user research and iterate based on real feedback

What We're Looking For

Required Experience

  • • 3-5+ years of software engineering experience with proven ability to ship production code
  • • Strong foundation in modern web technologies (React, Node.js, Python, or similar)
  • • Database experience with both SQL and NoSQL systems
  • • API development and integration experience
  • • Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization

AI-Powered Mindset

  • • Enthusiasm for AI tooling - you actively use AI assistants in your current workflow
  • • Rapid learning ability - comfortable with constantly evolving AI tools and techniques
  • • Efficiency obsession - you're always looking for ways to work smarter, not just harder
  • • Quality focus - AI helps you move fast, but you never compromise on code quality

Bonus Points

  • • Experience with LLMs and AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
  • • Calendar and email API integration experience
  • • Natural language processing or conversational AI projects
  • • Early-stage startup experience
  • • Open source contributions or side projects showcasing AI-enhanced development

What We Offer

Compensation

  • • Competitive salary ($120k - $180k)
  • • Significant equity in fast-growing startup
  • • Performance bonuses tied to milestones

Benefits & Perks

  • • Remote-first with optional SF office
  • • Top-tier health, dental, vision insurance
  • • $3k annual learning budget
  • • Latest MacBook Pro and dev tools
  • • AI tool subscriptions fully covered

Growth & Impact

  • • Direct founder mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs
  • • High autonomy - own features end-to-end
  • • Cutting-edge tech stack
  • • Fast career growth
  • • Shape the future of AI productivity

Interview Process

1

Initial Screen (30 min)

Chat about your experience with AI-powered development

2

Technical Interview (90 min)

Live coding session using AI tools (encouraged!)

3

System Design (60 min)

Design a scheduling system component

4

Culture & Vision (45 min)

Meet the founders and discuss AI's role in development

5

Reference Checks

Quick calls with previous colleagues

Timeline: 1-2 weeks total. We move fast and respect your time.

Ready to Join Us?

We're looking for engineers who are excited about the intersection of traditional software engineering excellence and cutting-edge AI tooling.

To Apply:

  • Send your resume to careers@meetalphie.com
  • Include a brief note about how you currently use AI in your development workflow
  • Share any projects where you've leveraged AI tools effectively
  • Mention your preferred location (Remote or SF)

Alphie is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status.