Founding Software Engineer

Lance
San Francisco, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward mid-level engineers comfortable with in-person work in San Francisco and building scalable AI systems for hospitality.

Best fit for

  • Engineers who thrive in startup environments and enjoy tackling complex technical challenges.
    — “Interest in working in a startup environment with a focus on innovation and growth”
  • Candidates with experience in AI development and scalable system design.
    — “Experience with machine learning, AI development, or related technologies”
  • Individuals who can lead software design and deployment in a collaborative setting.
    — “Leading the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge software solutions”

Things to consider

  • Mandatory in-person work schedule in San Francisco.
    — “Work 996 In-Person San Francisco”
  • Previous hospitality or travel tech experience is preferred but not required.
    — “Previous experience in the hospitality or travel technology sector is a plus”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific examples of scalable systems you've designed or optimized.
    — “Ability to design and build scalable systems”
  • Demonstrate your problem-solving skills with concrete debugging or performance optimization examples.
    — “Strong problem-solving skills, debugging, and optimizing performance of applications”
  • Showcase collaboration and ownership in past projects to align with the team's mentality.
    — “Excellent team collaboration, communication skills, and ownership mentality”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Design and Implementation of Scalable Infrastructure
  • Development of Innovative Features for AI Agents
Typical background
Proficiency in Software DevelopmentExperience in Machine Learning

Skills & requirements

Required

Machine LearningAI DevelopmentScalable SystemsCloud InfrastructureSystem Performance OptimizationTeam Collaboration

Preferred

Experience In Hospitality Or Travel Technology

Stack & domain

PythonJavaScriptMachine LearningAi DevelopmentCloud InfrastructureDeployment PipelinesProblem SolvingDebuggingOptimizing PerformanceTeam CollaborationCommunicationOwnership MentalityHospitalityTravel TechnologyLeadershipTeamworkSelf-drivenAICloudDeployment

About the role

Original posting from Lance via Ashby

Company Description

Lance (YC W26) develops autonomous AI agents that handle calls, close sales, and manage operations, enabling your team to focus on providing excellent guest experiences. Trusted by leading hotel groups across the U.S., Lance supports 50+ hotels with brands like Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt. Using advanced Computer Use Agent technology, Lance agents integrate seamlessly with existing hotel software to make real-time decisions and efficiently manage complex tasks.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Founding Software Engineer based in San Francisco, CA. The Founding Engineer will be responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge software solutions. Key responsibilities include collaborating with the core team to architect and build scalable infrastructure, optimizing system performance, and driving innovative features for autonomous AI agents. As an integral team member, the Founding Engineer will impact product direction, tackle complex technical challenges, and shape the future of the company.

Qualifications

  • Work 996 In-Person San Francisco
  • Proficiency in software development, programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or similar), and architectural design
  • Experience with machine learning, AI development, or related technologies
  • Ability to design and build scalable systems, including knowledge of cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines
  • Strong problem-solving skills, debugging, and optimizing performance of applications
  • Excellent team collaboration, communication skills, and ownership mentality
  • Interest in working in a startup environment with a focus on innovation and growth
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field
  • Previous experience in the hospitality or travel technology sector is a plus

Total Compensation

$160,000-$300,000 Cash + Equity + Bonus

Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend

Complimentary In Office Meals

Source: Lance careers (Ashby)

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