As a Senior Engineer on the CTO track, you will lead the development of a platform that democratizes AI agent creation. You’ll own product initiatives from architecture to deployment using a modern stack including Next.js and Python. This high-impact role offers a clear path to the CTO title within six months of joining.
Senior Engineer at Pickaxe
Pickaxe.co is building the no-code platform for the future of AI agents, and they’re looking for a Senior Engineer to join their San Francisco team on a direct track to becoming CTO within six months. Backed by $3.8M from Spero Ventures, this role offers the chance to lead engineering at a fast-growing startup while shipping daily with a modern stack of Next.js and Python. If you have experience at a top-tier tech firm or have led a funded startup before, this is your opportunity to shape the next generation of AI monetization and move into executive leadership.
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Location
San Francisco, United States
Compensation
$170k-$250k + Equity
Company
Pickaxe
Role overview
Software10-20 employees
Pickaxe is a no-code platform that enables users to build AI agent powered businesses. It allows customization with prompts, documents, and knowledge bases, white-labeling for branding, embedding on websites, and monetization through subscriptions, paywalls, and Stripe integration. The platform supports various use cases like coaching, consulting, education, wellness, lead generation, workflow automation, and micro SaaS, with integrations to tools like LinkedIn, Gmail, Airtable, and more.
What you will do
- Design and ship production-ready features using a modern full-stack of React, tRPC, Next.js, TypeScript, and Python.
- Architect complex integrations with platforms like Gmail and Airtable to enable seamless AI agent workflows for non-technical creators.
- Collaborate directly with the founding team to make critical technical decisions and establish high engineering standards across the organization.
Who this is a fit for
- 4-12 years of full-stack experience, ideally at a premier tech company like Stripe or Airbnb, or as a CTO at a funded startup.
- Deep technical expertise in TypeScript, React, and Python, with a track record of building performant, scalable web applications.
- A passion for generative AI and a desire to work in-person in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment in San Francisco.
Why this role is remarkable
- Step into a CTO title within 6 months as you lead technical strategy and mentor a talented engineering team.
- Join a fast-growing, $3.8M seed-stage startup backed by Spero Ventures that is already generating traction and revenue.
- Direct product ownership in the Mission district office, building the foundational infrastructure for the next generation of AI-driven businesses.
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