Founding Design Engineer

SF
Full-time
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About the role

At Capy, we're building the future of Software Development

Capy is the world’s first AI Software Engineer that lives natively in the cloud.

As a growing team backed by tier-1 VCs, angels, and Y Combinator, we are seeking talented, driven engineers to join us in our mission.

The Role:

As our first design hire, you’ll own everything from product UX to brand expression. You’ll be working hands-on with engineers, users, and leadership to translate complex AI infrastructure into experiences that feel approachable, powerful, and magical.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and equity package

  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Flexible (Unlimited) Paid Time Off

  • Work on bleeding edge AI products

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 1 year full-time design/engineering experience

  • Proficiency with Figma and design systems

  • Ability to prototype in code (React/Next.js or similar)

  • Strong product sense and track record of driving outcomes

  • Excellent communication skills

  • High ownership

  • Love shipping quickly and being in fast-paced environment

  • Bonus points if you're active on X!

We are looking for visionaries ready to reshape the future of work. If you're passionate about creating transformative products and want to be at the forefront of AI, we want to hear from you.

About Capy

The IDE for the parallel age

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Job details

Salary

$150,000 - $250,000

Equity

0.5% - 1.5%

Location

SF

Experience

0+ years

Company

NameCapy
IndustryEngineering, Product and Design
Team Size6

Funding

Total raised

$500K

Last stage

Seed

Investors

Y Combinator

Founders

Nalin Semwal

Nalin Semwal

Co-Founder

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Justin Sun

Justin Sun

Co-Founder

LinkedIn

What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.