Joe Dukes

We’re working with one of the fastest-growing teams in the Voice AI space, a seed-stage startup transforming how financial services engage customers in high-stakes, mission critical workflows. Already trusted by 6 of the top 15 U.S. mortgage banks, they’ve hit $2M ARR in just 8 months (on track for $3M) and are scaling at 43% month over month since their seed raise last November. With a Series A planned for early 2026, this is a rare opportunity to join a company just before it enters hypergrowth. With a lean team of engineers from Google, Meta, Apple and Stanford, they’re building AI systems that outperform humans in industries like mortgage, insurance and small business lending. Now, they’re looking for two exceptional Founding Engineers to own backend systems, drive product heavy initiatives and shape the technical foundation of a category-defining company. Location: San Francisco (4 days in-office, Market Street near Montgomery BART) Salary: Up to $270,000 Equity (0.2–1%) Key Responsibilities:Own Product at Scale: Scope, design, and ship backend systems tightly aligned with customer and product needs.Hands-On Engineering: Contribute directly to core backend services while driving product-focused design.Technical Leadership: Conduct code reviews, mentor peers, and set engineering quality standards.Product Collaboration: Partner with product owners and customers to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.Founding-Level Impact: Take on initiatives that relieve bottlenecks from the CTO and define long-term product direction.What We’re Looking For:5 years backend engineering experience (5–15 typical).Depth across Python, Go, Java, C , etc. Not just JavaScript/TypeScript.Track record of scaling backend systems in production.Strong product sense and experience in early-stage startups (ideally first 1–6 engineers).Excellent communication skills: able to bridge product and engineering.Bonus Points For:FinTech, API-heavy, or backend-intensive product experience.Experience building agent-based systems.Prior 0→1 startup success.Python backend frameworks (FastAPI, Django).Why Join?World-class team: ex-FAANG engineers, top-tier universities, repeat founders.Hypergrowth: 43% MoM, millions in ARR.Timing: Join at seed-stage equity valuation, just before Series A.Cutting-edge tech: Voice AI that outperforms humans in mission-critical workflows.High ownership: Founding-level influence across product and engineering.This is a chance to step in at a pivotal moment, with proven product-market fit, massive customer demand, and the capital to scale. You’ll be part of a small, elite team solving some of the hardest problems in applied AI, while shaping both the product and the company’s future.

We’re working with one of the fastest-growing teams in the Voice AI space, a seed-stage startup transforming how financial services engage customers in high-stakes, mission critical workflows. Already trusted by 6 of the top 15 U.S. mortgage banks, they’ve hit $2M ARR in just 8 months (on track for $3M) and are scaling at 43% month over month since their seed raise last November. With a Series A planned for early 2026, this is a rare opportunity to join a company just before it enters hypergrowth. With a lean team of engineers from Google, Meta, Apple and Stanford, they’re building AI systems that outperform humans in industries like mortgage, insurance and small business lending. Now, they’re looking for two exceptional Founding Engineers to own backend systems, drive product heavy initiatives and shape the technical foundation of a category-defining company. Location: San Francisco (4 days in-office, Market Street near Montgomery BART) Salary: Up to $270,000 Equity (0.2–1%) Key Responsibilities:Own Product at Scale: Scope, design, and ship backend systems tightly aligned with customer and product needs.Hands-On Engineering: Contribute directly to core backend services while driving product-focused design.Technical Leadership: Conduct code reviews, mentor peers, and set engineering quality standards.Product Collaboration: Partner with product owners and customers to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.Founding-Level Impact: Take on initiatives that relieve bottlenecks from the CTO and define long-term product direction.What We’re Looking For:5 years backend engineering experience (5–15 typical).Depth across Python, Go, Java, C , etc. Not just JavaScript/TypeScript.Track record of scaling backend systems in production.Strong product sense and experience in early-stage startups (ideally first 1–6 engineers).Excellent communication skills: able to bridge product and engineering.Bonus Points For:FinTech, API-heavy, or backend-intensive product experience.Experience building agent-based systems.Prior 0→1 startup success.Python backend frameworks (FastAPI, Django).Why Join?World-class team: ex-FAANG engineers, top-tier universities, repeat founders.Hypergrowth: 43% MoM, millions in ARR.Timing: Join at seed-stage equity valuation, just before Series A.Cutting-edge tech: Voice AI that outperforms humans in mission-critical workflows.High ownership: Founding-level influence across product and engineering.This is a chance to step in at a pivotal moment, with proven product-market fit, massive customer demand, and the capital to scale. You’ll be part of a small, elite team solving some of the hardest problems in applied AI, while shaping both the product and the company’s future.

Are you a relentless builder with a passion for AI, growth and creating world-class products?Do you want to join a fast growing, profitable start-up that has scaled from 0 to $5M ARR in just over a year?You will join a company who's AI powered virtual companions bring joy to millions, blending deep personalization, memory and human-like interaction.After a hugely successful year, they're looking for a Founding Engineer to join their team. This isn’t just another engineering role - you’ll have a direct impact on product, growth, and user experience from day one.Why you should join this company?You'll join a fast-growing & profitable company that is Scaling at an explosive pace with a lean, high-impact team.You'll make an immediate impact – your work will shape both the product and millions of users’ experiences.You'll get full ownership & autonomy – no bureaucracy, just building and executing on big ideas.You'll have the opportunity to work at the intersection of AI & human connection – A rare opportunity to push the boundaries of AI-powered experiences.What you’ll do?Own and build core product features, from AI-driven interactions to user engagement strategies.Experiment relentlessly - growth hacking, optimizing marketing, and pushing boundaries.Apply AI tools to boost efficiency and innovation.Work directly with the founders to shape the company’s direction.What the company is looking for?Tech Agnostic Engineers, there is no preference in terms of technology used here.Strong engineering fundamentals – A rigorous CS background or equivalent.Creative problem-solver – You love finding scrappy ways to get things done.Growth & product mindset – You think beyond code; you build with users in mind.Relentless drive – You want to be the best at what you do and aren’t afraid to go all in.Experience with AI, gaming, social, or consumer products is a plus.Location:They're currently remote but expect to move to a hybrid setup in the Bay Area - so being based in, or open to relocating to, California is preferred.If you thrive in fast-paced environments, obsess over great products, and want to shape the future of AI-driven human connection, this role is for you.

Are you a relentless builder with a passion for AI, growth and creating world-class products?Do you want to join a fast growing, profitable start-up that has scaled from 0 to $5M ARR in just over a year?You will join a company who's AI powered virtual companions bring joy to millions, blending deep personalization, memory and human-like interaction.After a hugely successful year, they're looking for a Founding Engineer to join their team. This isn’t just another engineering role - you’ll have a direct impact on product, growth, and user experience from day one.Why you should join this company?You'll join a fast-growing & profitable company that is Scaling at an explosive pace with a lean, high-impact team.You'll make an immediate impact – your work will shape both the product and millions of users’ experiences.You'll get full ownership & autonomy – no bureaucracy, just building and executing on big ideas.You'll have the opportunity to work at the intersection of AI & human connection – A rare opportunity to push the boundaries of AI-powered experiences.What you’ll do?Own and build core product features, from AI-driven interactions to user engagement strategies.Experiment relentlessly - growth hacking, optimizing marketing, and pushing boundaries.Apply AI tools to boost efficiency and innovation.Work directly with the founders to shape the company’s direction.What the company is looking for?Tech Agnostic Engineers, there is no preference in terms of technology used here.Strong engineering fundamentals – A rigorous CS background or equivalent.Creative problem-solver – You love finding scrappy ways to get things done.Growth & product mindset – You think beyond code; you build with users in mind.Relentless drive – You want to be the best at what you do and aren’t afraid to go all in.Experience with AI, gaming, social, or consumer products is a plus.Location:They're currently remote but expect to move to a hybrid setup in the Bay Area - so being based in, or open to relocating to, California is preferred.If you thrive in fast-paced environments, obsess over great products, and want to shape the future of AI-driven human connection, this role is for you.

Soda has partnered with a stealth-stage AI startup that’s redefining how hiring works, using real world, production ready AI agents to automate the most painful, overlooked workflows in frontline recruitment.Already revenue generating and backed by top tier investors, the founding team includes alumni from Tesla, Meta, Roblox and top AI start-ups! They’re now looking for an exceptional Founding AI Engineer to join them to build from the ground up.Location: NYC (5 days/week in-office, relocation supported)Salary: $160k–$210k EquityKey Responsibilities:Build and ship new agent capabilities, including voice workflows, scheduling, onboarding and reportingOwn your work end to end, from product definition to live deploymentCollaborate with the founding team and enterprise customers to solve real user problemsContribute across the stack, internal tools, embedded chatbots, dashboards and moreHelp shape technical strategy, system architecture and engineering cultureWhat We’re Looking For:2 - 5 years in full stack engineering rolesStrong with TypeScript, Node.js and ReactProduct focused mindset and ability to ship quickly and cleanlyStrong system design fundamentals and clean code practicesComfortable in high-speed, high ownership, early stage environmentsBonus Points For:Python experience (especially for AI/voice workflows)Experience with LLMs, agentic systems, or hiring/recruitment techPrior 0→1 start-up experience or fast-scaling product environmentsIf you're excited to build real AI agents, work directly with users and m