hud (YC W25) · 4 months ago
Founding Member of Technical Staff
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $200K/yrhud is a startup company focused on building a platform for processing and visualizing scientific datasets. They are seeking a Founding Member of Technical Staff to architect and build their core platform, lead technical initiatives, and mentor early hires.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Design highly available, scalable services for data ingestion and processing
Write production‑quality code in Rust and Python to implement critical algorithms and pipelines
Collaborate closely with scientists and product designers to translate complex requirements into elegant, user‑friendly features
Rapidly prototype novel approaches and frame them for adoption by the wider team
Lead code reviews and establish best practices for maintainability, performance, and security
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated Excellence: You've consistently delivered top results in highly selective, competitive environments—think global technical challenges and premier science fairs
Original Innovator: You've conceived and executed end‑to‑end projects that stand out for their creativity, rigor, and polish
Scholarly Contributor: You're accustomed to rigorously validating your work and sharing it through peer‑reviewed channels recognized by leading technical communities
Product‑Minded Engineer: You balance deep technical chops with a keen sense for user experience and design quality
Startup DNA: You thrive in ambiguity, enjoy taking full ownership, and move fast without sacrificing correctness
System Architecture: Design highly available, scalable services for data ingestion and processing
Core Development: Write production‑quality code in Rust and Python to implement critical algorithms and pipelines
Product Partnership: Collaborate closely with scientists and product designers to translate complex requirements into elegant, user‑friendly features
Research & Prototyping: Rapidly prototype novel approaches and frame them for adoption by the wider team
Code Excellence: Lead code reviews and establish best practices for maintainability, performance, and security
Company
hud (YC W25)
The all-in-one platform for evaluations on computer use and browser use AI agents.
Founded in 2025
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase