Founding Software Engineer
Build the foundation of a revolutionary AI-native web platform using Rust.
Contribute to Pagelove's seed-stage project, simplifying the web stack with no databases or APIs. Develop distributed storage, HTTP caching, and CI infrastructure, working alongside AI agents for implementation. Be the first non-founder engineer to shape the architecture and solve complex problems.
Why This Role?
Be part of a well-funded startup revolutionizing web application development with AI-native solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement distributed storage solutions.
- Optimize HTTP caching and ETag mechanisms.
- Work with CRDTs for collaborative editing and real-time updates.
- Enhance parser and DOM performance.
- Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployment.
- Collaborate with AI agents for implementation while focusing on architecture and complex problem-solving.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Rust programming language.
- Experience with distributed systems and storage solutions.
- Understanding of HTTP caching and ETag concepts.
- Knowledge of CRDTs (Conflict-Free Replicated Data Types).
- Familiarity with parser and DOM performance optimization.
- Experience in setting up CI/CD infrastructure.
Required Skills
Indonesia Context
- Working Hours Overlap:
- Flexible — work your own hours
View Original Description from HN Who is Hiring
Original description from HN Who is Hiring
Pagelove | https://pagelove.com | Founding Software Engineer | REMOTE | Full-time | $110k–$130k + early equity Pagelove collapses the modern web stack into its simplest form: no databases, no APIs, no application servers. Just HTML that works like an app, scales like a CDN, and is AI-native by design. The page becomes the application, API and persisted state. Humans and machines can read and update the same surface directly using CSS selectors over HTTP, rather than through separate HTML and API/MCP interfaces. With Pagelove, AI can finally build web applications without having to deal with the complexity of the full stack. We’re seed-stage and well-funded, hiring our first non-founder engineer. The codebase is Rust, with work including distributed storage, HTTP caching/ETags, CRDTs, parser/DOM performance, CI and production infrastructure. Our development process is heavily agentic: Claude Code and Codex do substantial implementation work, with humans focused on architecture, review and the hard problems. https://ats.pagelove.com/roles/founding-software-engineer/
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Founding Software Engineer at Pagelove a remote job?
- Yes. Founding Software Engineer at Pagelove is a fully remote role open to candidates worldwide.
- What is the salary for Founding Software Engineer at Pagelove?
- The listed pay range for this role is $110k–130k/yr.
- What type of employment is Founding Software Engineer at Pagelove?
- This is a full time position.
- How do I apply?
- Click the "Apply" button on this page to go to the official application at Pagelove.
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