Founding Engineer

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 4000000 - Rs 6500000 (ie INR 40-65 LPA)
Min Experience: 3 years
Location: Remote (India)
JobType: full-time

As a Founding Engineer you will play a pivotal role in shaping our flagship product. You will be responsible for designing and building a sandboxed coding agent capable of executing real-world automated tasks. This role emphasizes practical construction of robust systems with a strong focus on architecture, security, scalability, and product vision. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative, agile startup environment where your code, ideas, and product insights directly impact the development of the product.

Responsibilities

• Develop a sandboxed coding agent that can execute shell commands, and Python/TypeScript code.
• Implement file manipulation and GUI control using technologies such as xdot.
• Design and integrate mechanisms for context persistence beyond token limits using file-based storage, pruning, etc.
• Deploy the agent within a Docker container featuring a display server, noVNC, and Jupyter.
• Orchestrate tasks through /schedule and /status endpoints operating in Firecracker VMs.
• Bonus: Enhance the system by adding Kubernetes or Nomad support for horizontal scaling.

Qualifications

• Strong coding skills in Python, TypeScript, and shell scripting.
• Experience with containerization and Docker, including setting up and managing container environments.
• Familiarity with virtualization techniques, particularly using Firecracker VMs.
• Understanding of system architecture, security, and scalability principles.
• Hands-on experience in building automation tools or similar real-world systems.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to build, iterate, and ship products quickly.
• Product thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluate and improve system performance.
• No formal degree required: We value practical skills and measurable results over academic credentials.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Kubernetes or Nomad for horizontal scaling.
• Experience with GUI automation tools and technologies like xdot.
• Familiarity with Jupyter environments and display server configurations.
• Previous experience with developing API endpoints for task orchestration.

Experience

• While specific years of experience are not mandated, candidates should have a track record of building and shipping real-world systems and demonstrate the capability to work effectively in a startup environment.