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Founding Engineer

San Francisco, California, United StatesOnsiteFull Time$130,000–$250,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoHidden Gem · YC Startup

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Role summary

We are seeking a Founding Engineer with expertise in infrastructure to build the third layer of interaction: a personalized AI action layer that lives across all workflows. You will be responsible for building core agent components, high-performance state management, and scalable infrastructure for browser-native AI. The ideal candidate is an expert in React/Next.js, TypeScript, and Python, with deep browser internals experience and a proven track record of rapid prototyping to production. Prior experience with AI/ML infra or agentic systems is preferred.

We're creating the third layer of interaction — a personalized AI action layer that lives across all your workflows. If that excites you, and you’re a world-class infrastructure expert, please apply.

## Why Dex Matters

* Flow is everything. Every tab switch, every UI reload, every wait for an AI handoff kills momentum. 
* The future of productivity is collaborative AI. Dex is an active, real-time partner embedded directly in your browser—the place where your work actually lives.
* Context makes or breaks a product. You need systems that understand where you are, what you're doing, and what should happen next.

## What You'll Build

* Core agent components, including memory stores, context compression, inter-agent protocols, planning and tool use.
* High performance state management and real-time UI observation systems.
* Scalable infrastructure for browser-native AI.

## Requirements

* Expert in React/Next.js, TypeScript, and Python.
* Deep browser internals experience.
* Proven rapid prototype to production track record.
* Preferred: Prior experience with AI/ML infra or agentic systems.

## Sample Projects

* Translating browser inputs (voice, keyboard and mouse inputs, tab changes, DOM) into actionable workflow graphs.
* Agentic systems that predict and execute users’ next steps in complex workflows.
* A searchable, self-updating memory store for personalized user flow paths.
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