Founding Design Engineer

dryft· Engineering
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📍 San FranciscoFullTime

About this role

DRYFT

Dryft builds intelligent systems that automate complex human decisions in manufacturing operations

We’re a small, talent-dense team with modest roots and a love for the physical world - cars, machines, planes. Our team includes graduates from Stanford, Berkeley, CDTM, TUM, winners of Stanford TreeHacks, recipients of Fulbright & Haniel scholarships, and builders of everything from robots and race cars to software with millions of downloads.

We’re backed by the founders and leaders behind Amazon, Facebook, Stripe, Applied Intuition, & others; General Catalyst & Neo, and board members of global industrial companies.

Today, we’re already saving customers millions. But this is only the beginning. ERPs ran the physical world for half a century. Dryft is powering the next.

THE ROLE

As Founding Design Engineer, you’ll work directly with our CEO, CTO, and customers to build magical user interfaces for our AI Agents. Your mission is to make the complex intuitive, transforming dense industrial data and decision logic into transparent, high-trust experiences that empower users to act with confidence and speed.

YOU

  • Are an engineer turned designer, or vice versa, or always have been the one on the team understanding the value of easy-to-use interfaces.

  • Shipped production features end-to-end. While stronger in FE, you can handle BE too.

  • Have a strong product sense and enjoy working directly with customers

  • You obsess over design, pay attention to details and are always the first to explore best-in-class products

  • Are ready to work onsite in SF (we support relocation & visa)

TECH STACK

  • FE (TypeScript): React, Chakra UI v3, TanStack Router, TanStack Query, Vite

  • BE (Python): FastAPI with Pydantic v2, SQLModel, PostgreSQL with pgvector, dagster

  • AI: Pydantic AI, Langfuse

Frequently Asked Questions

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The salary for this Founding Design Engineer role at dryft is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Founding Design Engineer position at dryft located?
This Founding Design Engineer role at dryft is based in San Francisco. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Founding Design Engineer role at dryft full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Founding Design Engineer role in the Engineering department at dryft.
Which team or department does the Founding Design Engineer at dryft belong to?
This Founding Design Engineer position is part of the Engineering department at dryft. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Founding Design Engineer position at dryft?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to dryft's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Founding Design Engineer job at dryft posted?
This Founding Design Engineer position at dryft was posted on Nov 5, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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