United States onlyABOUT PLAUD AI
PLAUD AI is a pioneering AI-native hardware and software company that turns meetings and conversations into actionable insights with AI devices like PLAUD NOTE and PLAUD NotePin. By recording, transcribing, and summarizing real-life conversations, our solutions boost productivity and save time. Designed for precision and flexibility, whether in meetings or on the go, our products empower you to focus on creative, high-value work while AI handles the details.
We are a growing global team of hardware and software experts seeking advanced AI innovations that integrate with real-life user scenarios. Our newly established headquarters in San Francisco will collaborate with our teams in Shenzhen, Beijing, and Tokyo to extend AI benefits to users globally.
Visit https://www.plaud.ai to learn more.
WHY JOIN US
Join a skyrocketing team where your impact drives success and your career reaches new heights, along with what we have achieved, as shared below.
Global Leadership: Positioned uniquely to lead the future of work by leveraging innovative AI-driven devices and solutions.
Founded in December 2021: Bootstrapped, profitable, and experiencing explosive growth.
10x Revenue Growth: Achieved 10x revenue growth for two consecutive years, reaching a $230 million run rate, with expectations for even greater expansion in 2025.
Proven Product-Market Fit: Over 700,000 devices shipped globally since November 2023, with users engaging for an average of 30 hours per month to enhance productivity.
New Initiatives: Expanding from consumer-focused products to industry-specific solutions and enterprise-level services.
Loved by Professionals: Our products are trusted by professionals in sectors such as healthcare and sales, where conversations drive success.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re looking for a bold and entrepreneurial Founding Full Stack Engineer to take the lead in building our enterprise product ecosystem from the ground up. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the architecture, systems, and interfaces of our agentic AI platform, with a strong focus on automation and deep API integrations powered by large language models (LLMs).
You’ll play a critical role in delivering full-stack solutions for industry verticals like field sales and healthcare, while working closely with global teams across product, research, hardware, and go-to-market. From early-stage concepts to deployed enterprise systems, you'll help turn vision into reality at every layer of the stack.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
You’re an experienced full stack engineer who thrives in fast-paced, zero-to-one environments. You’ve led small, focused teams and played a hands-on role in taking enterprise products from concept to launch. Your track record shows you can both build and ship with impact.
We’re looking for someone who combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership instincts -- someone who can roll up their sleeves when needed, inspire others to do their best work, and keep the team aligned with broader company goals.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Take ownership of the full technical execution of our enterprise product roadmap -- driving development from backend to frontend -- while keeping customer needs and company priorities in sync.
Lead our agentic platform through its entire lifecycle, from early-stage prototyping to enterprise-scale launch, with clear milestones that ensure strong product-market alignment.
Design and build secure, scalable automation workflows and API integrations that enhance functionality and deliver seamless user experiences -- without compromising on privacy, quality, or trust.
Explore and apply the latest advancements in AI and LLMs to strengthen the intelligence and adaptability of our platform.
Translate complex technical vision into clear direction for stakeholders at every level, including executives, teammates, and non-technical partners.
Help shape the team by recruiting exceptional talent, mentoring engineers, and championing a hands-on culture of innovation, ownership, and execution.
Collaborate fluidly across time zones and functions -- bridging U.S. and global teams to move quickly and stay aligned.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
Hands on builder: 3+ years of experience in professional software development, ideally in building and scaling enterprise solutions.
Our tech stack: Experience with Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, or similar technology.
Frontend skills foundation: Possess development skills for Vue/React, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Canvas API/WebGL/GLSL.
Infrastructure: Familiar with cloud-based infrastructure like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
Proven track record: Experience envisioning and delivering an effectively zero to one product to enterprise customers.
Passionate about AI: A deep understanding of LLMs, their capabilities, limitations, and potential applications.
Technical depth: Demonstrated proficiency in a variety of technologies with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools and languages.
Ownership: Ideal candidate will have previously been the first technical lead at an early stage high growth startup, with an emphasis on owning a project from conception to deployment.
Inspirational vision: Strong leadership and team-building skills with a collaborative approach.
Structured thinker: Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Academic achievement: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a technical field (Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline).
GREAT TO HAVE
Interested in agentic enterprise software, SaaS, AI, and LLMs.
Solid understanding of core application security concepts and threat mitigation strategies.
Experience with FFmpeg/WebRTC/WebAudio.
Proficiency in mobile development technologies, including Flutter, Android, iOS, and others.
Willingness to travel internationally as needed.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment.
Willingness to travel internationally as needed.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment.
Experience managing or collaborating with international teams.
WHAT WE OFFER
Founding Team: Opportunity to be part of the founding team and have ownership and impact at a startup rocketship.
Competitive Compensation: $130K-$190K base salary and performance bonus.
Employee Friendly Equity: Equity for all full-time employees and early exercise of options offered.
Comprehensive Benefits: Top-tier healthcare for employees and dependents, including dental and vision.
Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays. The final week of the year off.
New Parent Leave: 12 weeks of paid time off to spend time with your new family.
Hybrid Office: Minimum of 3x in office per week.
Professional Development: $1,500 per year for coaching, courses, workshops, conferences, etc.
Gear: New hires are equipped with their choice of new top-of-the-line laptop with all the upgrades.
Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan for US employees with company matching.
Company Offsites: Bi-annual offsites to bring our team together and celebrate our achievements.
Perks: Best office equipment. Pet-friendly office. Free office drinks and snacks.
HOW TO APPLY
If you're passionate about building impactful products and want to be on the ground floor of a fast-growing company, we invite you to bring your expertise and vision to help shape the future of PLAUD AI. PLAUD Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
