You will join as a founding member to build the governance layer for enterprise AI. You’ll develop systems that sit between sensitive data and model endpoints, enforcing PII redaction and policy control. This role involves full-stack ownership, from macOS Swift clients to Azure-centric backend services, directly securing AI adoption for regulated industries.
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Founding Engineer at VizCo
Join a high-caliber founding team backed by Transpose Platform and Entrepreneurs First to build the security layer for enterprise AI. Led by founders with PhDs from Stanford HAI and veteran Silicon Valley experience, this role offers the chance to architect the infrastructure that protects sensitive data during AI workflows. As the first engineering hire, you'll own major product surfaces and have a clear path to technical leadership while working in-person at the heart of the AI boom in San Francisco. If you have deep Azure experience and a drive to build from zero-to-one, this is your opportunity to define the future of regulated AI usage.
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Location
San Francisco, United States
Compensation
$120k-$150k + Equity
Company
VizCo
Role overview
AI applications1-20 employees
VizCo helps regulated organizations securely use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and model APIs by enforcing access controls, sensitive-data protections, and governance policies.
What you will do
- Build core product and platform features end-to-end using TypeScript, Python, and Swift for macOS desktop clients.
- Architect and operate production systems in an Azure-centric environment, integrating with Microsoft Graph and Google Workspace.
- Establish the engineering culture, hiring standards, and technical roadmap as the first engineer in a high-growth environment.
Who this is a fit for
- Proven full-stack expertise with deep production-level experience in Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud ecosystems.
- Strong background in high-performance engineering environments like Microsoft or Google, with expertise in Kubernetes and CI/CD.
- Exceptional builder mentality with original problem-solving evidence, such as hackathon wins, open-source contributions, or complex side projects.
Why this role is remarkable
- Work directly with founders holding PhDs in AI and human behavior from Stanford HAI and deep Silicon Valley engineering backgrounds.
- Secure early-stage impact with meaningful founding equity in a startup backed by Transpose Platforms, NextGen Ventures, and Entrepreneurs First.
- Build the essential infrastructure that allows regulated organizations to safely adopt frontier AI models like ChatGPT and Claude through sophisticated PII redaction.
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