Job Specifications
Location: San Francisco (Onsite / Hybrid)
About Topify.ai
Topify.ai is a Silicon Valley-based technology company pioneering Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) -- the world's first dedicated approach to optimizing brand visibility in AI-driven search.
We help clients improve accuracy, visibility, and conversion performance across LLM search, AI-driven recommendations, and multimodal generation platforms.
Backed by over $10M in funding, our team brings experience from Stanford, Kuaishou, and Tencent, blending expertise in algorithms, strategy, creativity, brand investment, and execution.
As a Founding Member + Head of Engineering, you'll not only lead the technical direction, but also write core code yourself, working side by side with the founding team to bring the platform from 0 -1.
Responsibilities
Hands-on coding: Take ownership of core backend and infrastructure code, ensuring high quality and performance in the critical path.
Technical leadership: Define the technical architecture, engineering vision, and long-term roadmap for the platform.
Backend architecture: Build a microservices ecosystem with Spring Boot 3 + Kotlin/Java, designing high-concurrency APIs, task scheduling, and access control systems.
Data infrastructure: Design and optimize PostgreSQL models and queries, powering large-scale data collection, ETL pipelines, and real-time analytics.
System evolution: Drive caching, messaging, CI/CD, and containerized deployment, ensuring performance and scalability.
Team building: While coding, help build and mentor an engineering team, shaping the company's engineering culture and practices.
Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with frontend and algorithm teams to integrate LLM-driven intelligence into data analytics products.
Requirements
Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
Strong coding expertise in Kotlin/Java + Spring Boot 3.
Proficiency with PostgreSQL, Redis, Linux, Docker/Compose or Podman.
Experience with distributed systems, async task handling, and high-concurrency architecture.
A founder's mindset: self-driven, hands-on, and comfortable taking responsibility across architecture, coding, and team leadership.
Nice to Have
Experience with Kafka, Flink, Redis, or other distributed systems.
Experience with headless crawlers or large-scale data processing.
Background in AI Agent development or LLM integration, understanding data + AI use cases.
Prior experience as a Tech Lead or Founding Engineer in an early-stage startup.
What We Offer
Hands-on challenges: work daily on massive data pipelines, low-latency services, and cross-platform deployment.
Growth path: clear trajectory from Core Engineer - Tech Lead - Head of Engineering.
Collaboration: work closely with Stanford researchers and senior architects from Tencent/Kuaishou, combining academic insight with industry expertise.
Long-term opportunities: support for CPT/OPT/H1B, with official headcount and global growth potential.
About the Company
Topify.ai is a Silicon Valley-based technology company pioneering Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), the world's first dedicated approach to optimizing brand visibility in AI-driven search. We are committed to becoming the go-to accelerator for brands in the AI search era--helping clients improve accuracy, visibility, and conversion performance across large language model (LLM) search, AI-driven recommendations, and multimodal generation platforms. Backed by over $10M in funding, our core team brings experience from Stanf...
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