Founding Engineer, Full Stack TypeScript Gurugram, India / Remote Compensation: Equity + ESOPS + 12 LPA - 24 LPA (Fixed) Experience: 3-6 years Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience. 3+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design. Deep expertise in the React ecosystem (React.js, React Native, Expo) and TypeScript. Experience in back-end development and system architecture using Node.js, Bun, Deno, Hono etc . Preferred qualifications: A strong GitHub or GitLab profile showcasing significant open-source contributions or impactful personal projects, demonstrating passion and technical expertise. Proven experience designing, building, and scaling high-performance, distributed systems, including front-end performance optimization and modern bundling strategies (e.g., Vite, Turbopack). Expertise with the modern React landscape, including Core React principles, React Native Expo, Next.js, advanced patterns like React Server Components (RSC), and a passion for building Agentic UI systems. Expertise with diverse database technologies, including relational (e.g., PostgreSQL), NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB), and Vector Databases (e.g., Pinecone, Chroma, Milvus). Experience building applications with Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI SDKs (e.g., Copilot Kit, Vercel AI SDK, Mastra Agents, LangGraph). Experience with WebAssembly (Wasm) for building high-performance, client-side applications. Experience with event-driven architectures, WebSockets, and Pub/Sub messaging systems. Experience with containerization and deploying services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Familiarity with distributed application runtime frameworks like Dapr About the job As a Founding Engineer at Qolaba, you will be a critical part of the core team building the future of AI collaboration from the ground up. Our mission is to make artificial intelligence accessible, practical, and powerful for everyone. You will be responsible for engineering the scalable, high-performance systems that help teams and individuals create, automate, and scale using AI. In this role, you will have significant ownership and impact, making key architectural decisions for our entire platform. You will leverage your expertise in the modern TypeScript ecosystem to build high-quality, low-latency applications that define our product. As a founding member, you will not only write code but also shape the engineering culture and set the standard for technical excellence. We are looking for a high-energy, high-output individual who loves to discuss, innovate, and build ground-breaking technology. Qolaba is an engineering-first company dedicated to making powerful, human-like AI a reality. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to build smart tools that give people superpowers—to think better, work faster, and solve bigger problems. At Qolaba, you won't just be writing code; you'll be building the platform that moves us closer to accessible Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Responsibilities Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve full-stack, AI-powered software. Architect and build scalable, high-performance distributed systems from scratch, ensuring low latency, high availability, and exceptional quality. Implement and manage our data persistence layer, utilizing PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Vector Databases to support complex application logic and AI-driven features. Lead front-end development using modern frameworks like Next.js and React Native Expo , integrating generative AI models to build dynamic, responsive, and Agentic UI experiences. Write high-quality, well-tested code and establish the foundation for engineering excellence within the company. Collaborate closely with the founders to define and deliver on the product roadmap. Qolaba is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

As a Founding Engineer at Qolaba, you will play a crucial role within the core team in shaping the future of AI collaboration from the ground up. The primary objective is to democratize artificial intelligence, making it accessible, practical, and robust for all users. Your main responsibility will revolve around engineering scalable and high-performance systems that empower teams and individuals to create, automate, and scale using AI technologies. In this position, you will have substantial ownership and influence, enabling you to make critical architectural decisions for the entire platform. Your proficiency in the modern TypeScript ecosystem will be instrumental in developing top-notch, low-latency applications that define our product offerings. Being a founding member, your role extends beyond coding as you will also contribute to shaping the engineering culture and establishing benchmarks for technical excellence. The ideal candidate is expected to be dynamic, productive, and passionate about exploring, innovating, and constructing cutting-edge technology solutions. Qolaba is a company that prioritizes engineering excellence and is committed to realizing sophisticated, human-like AI capabilities. We seek individuals with a diverse range of technical competencies who are eager to design intelligent tools that enhance cognitive abilities, boost productivity, and tackle complex challenges. Working at Qolaba involves more than just coding; it involves creating the foundation that propels us towards achieving accessible Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Your responsibilities will include designing, developing, testing, deploying, and enhancing full-stack, AI-driven software solutions. You will be tasked with architecting and constructing scalable, high-performance distributed systems from the ground up, ensuring optimal latency, availability, and quality. Additionally, you will be responsible for implementing and managing the data persistence layer, utilizing databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Vector Databases to support intricate application logic and AI-driven functionalities. Leading front-end development using contemporary frameworks like Next.js and React Native Expo will be part of your role, integrating generative AI models to create dynamic, responsive, and innovative user experiences. Writing high-quality, well-tested code will be essential, establishing a solid foundation for engineering excellence across the organization. Furthermore, close collaboration with the founders to define and execute the product roadmap is a key aspect of this role.,