Founding Engineer, Full Stack TypeScript Gurugram, India / Remote Compensation: Equity + ESOPS + 12 LPA - 24 LPA (Fixed) Experience: 3-6 years Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience. 3+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design. Deep expertise in the React ecosystem (React.js, React Native, Expo) and TypeScript. Experience in back-end development and system architecture using Node.js, Bun, Deno, Hono etc . Preferred qualifications: A strong GitHub or GitLab profile showcasing significant open-source contributions or impactful personal projects, demonstrating passion and technical expertise. Proven experience designing, building, and scaling high-performance, distributed systems, including front-end performance optimization and modern bundling strategies (e.g., Vite, Turbopack). Expertise with the modern React landscape, including Core React principles, React Native Expo, Next.js, advanced patterns like React Server Components (RSC), and a passion for building Agentic UI systems. Expertise with diverse database technologies, including relational (e.g., PostgreSQL), NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB), and Vector Databases (e.g., Pinecone, Chroma, Milvus). Experience building applications with Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI SDKs (e.g., Copilot Kit, Vercel AI SDK, Mastra Agents, LangGraph). Experience with WebAssembly (Wasm) for building high-performance, client-side applications. Experience with event-driven architectures, WebSockets, and Pub/Sub messaging systems. Experience with containerization and deploying services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Familiarity with distributed application runtime frameworks like Dapr About the job As a Founding Engineer at Qolaba, you will be a critical part of the core team building the future of AI collaboration from the ground up. Our mission is to make artificial intelligence accessible, practical, and powerful for everyone. You will be responsible for engineering the scalable, high-performance systems that help teams and individuals create, automate, and scale using AI. In this role, you will have significant ownership and impact, making key architectural decisions for our entire platform. You will leverage your expertise in the modern TypeScript ecosystem to build high-quality, low-latency applications that define our product. As a founding member, you will not only write code but also shape the engineering culture and set the standard for technical excellence. We are looking for a high-energy, high-output individual who loves to discuss, innovate, and build ground-breaking technology. Qolaba is an engineering-first company dedicated to making powerful, human-like AI a reality. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to build smart tools that give people superpowers—to think better, work faster, and solve bigger problems. At Qolaba, you won't just be writing code; you'll be building the platform that moves us closer to accessible Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Responsibilities Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve full-stack, AI-powered software. Architect and build scalable, high-performance distributed systems from scratch, ensuring low latency, high availability, and exceptional quality. Implement and manage our data persistence layer, utilizing PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Vector Databases to support complex application logic and AI-driven features. Lead front-end development using modern frameworks like Next.js and React Native Expo , integrating generative AI models to build dynamic, responsive, and Agentic UI experiences. Write high-quality, well-tested code and establish the foundation for engineering excellence within the company. Collaborate closely with the founders to define and deliver on the product roadmap. Qolaba is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
As a Founding Engineer at Qolaba, you will play a crucial role within the core team in shaping the future of AI collaboration from the ground up. The primary objective is to democratize artificial intelligence, making it accessible, practical, and robust for all users. Your main responsibility will revolve around engineering scalable and high-performance systems that empower teams and individuals to create, automate, and scale using AI technologies. In this position, you will have substantial ownership and influence, enabling you to make critical architectural decisions for the entire platform. Your proficiency in the modern TypeScript ecosystem will be instrumental in developing top-notch, low-latency applications that define our product offerings. Being a founding member, your role extends beyond coding as you will also contribute to shaping the engineering culture and establishing benchmarks for technical excellence. The ideal candidate is expected to be dynamic, productive, and passionate about exploring, innovating, and constructing cutting-edge technology solutions. Qolaba is a company that prioritizes engineering excellence and is committed to realizing sophisticated, human-like AI capabilities. We seek individuals with a diverse range of technical competencies who are eager to design intelligent tools that enhance cognitive abilities, boost productivity, and tackle complex challenges. Working at Qolaba involves more than just coding; it involves creating the foundation that propels us towards achieving accessible Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Your responsibilities will include designing, developing, testing, deploying, and enhancing full-stack, AI-driven software solutions. You will be tasked with architecting and constructing scalable, high-performance distributed systems from the ground up, ensuring optimal latency, availability, and quality. Additionally, you will be responsible for implementing and managing the data persistence layer, utilizing databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Vector Databases to support intricate application logic and AI-driven functionalities. Leading front-end development using contemporary frameworks like Next.js and React Native Expo will be part of your role, integrating generative AI models to create dynamic, responsive, and innovative user experiences. Writing high-quality, well-tested code will be essential, establishing a solid foundation for engineering excellence across the organization. Furthermore, close collaboration with the founders to define and execute the product roadmap is a key aspect of this role.,
Founding Engineer – Agentic AI Please Note: This is a founding engineer role with significant responsibility for core decision-making, team leadership, and full ownership of the development cycle . Only candidates prepared for this level of impact should apply. Qolaba is an agentic AI company working with enterprise clients in India and globally across both private and public sectors . We recently launched India’s first AI-powered Anganwadi in Nagpur , bringing AI, VR, and smart learning to children aged 2–6. We are an engineering-first team building the future of AI collaboration—powerful, scalable, and human-like. Join us to help shape how the world works with AI. What You’ll Do Design, build, and scale AI-powered, full-stack applications from scratch. Lead front-end development using Next.js, React.js, and React Native Expo , including Agentic UIs powered by generative AI. Architect and maintain distributed, event-driven back-end systems with Node.js / Bun / Deno . Build and optimize high-performance data layers with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Vector Databases (Pinecone, Chroma, Milvus). Collaborate with the founders to shape product roadmap, architecture, and engineering culture . Write clean, well-tested code and set the foundation for technical excellence. What We’re Looking For 4+ years in professional software development (2+ in AI-powered applications). Strong TypeScript and modern React ecosystem experience (Next.js, React Native, RSC). Hands-on with LLMs and Agentic AI frameworks (e.g., CopilotKit, Vercel AI SDK, Mastra, LangGraph). Experience with distributed systems, WebSockets, Pub/Sub , and event-driven architecture. Bonus: WebAssembly (Wasm) experience for high-performance web apps. Strong GitHub/GitLab portfolio or open-source contributions showcasing technical depth. What We Offer Salary: ₹12–24 LPA (final offer based on interviews) Ownership: Meaningful ESOPs worth ₹1–1.2 Cr + Equity (cliff & vesting discussed in offer call) Location: Remote-first, with an option to work from Gurugram HQ Hiring Process Quick application review (5–10 days) 30-min intro call with our CTO, Prakhar Short take-home or GitHub/code sample review Final systems-design + culture conversation with founders We’re an equal-opportunity employer . If you’re passionate about building the future of Agentic AI , let’s talk!
Salary: Equity + ESOPS + ₹ 12 LPA – 24 LPA (fixed band, final number decided after interviews). Ownership: meaningful ESOPs (1 - 1.2 Crore) + Equity, cliff and vesting discussed in the offer call. Process: Application review within 5-10 days based on volume and relevance. 30-min intro call with our CTO, Prakhar. Short take-home or code-sample review. Final systems-design + culture chat with founders. Job location will be Remote or Gurugram, Haryana, India if you are close by. We’re an equal-opportunity employer—come build with us! Qualifications Core Experience: 4+ years in software development, with at least 2 years focused on machine learning, data engineering, or building backend systems for data-intensive applications. Technical Foundation: Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals (data structures like trees and graphs, algorithms) and proficiency in Python, Go, Rust, C++, or TypeScript. Backend & Data Architecture: Expertise building distributed microservices (Docker, Kubernetes, Dapr) and real-time data systems using streaming tech (Kafka, Pulsar, Kinesis), WebSockets, and Pub/Sub. Extensive experience with SQL (PostgreSQL), NoSQL (MongoDB), data modeling for graph/streaming architectures, and serialization. AI & LLM Expertise: Proven experience with the end-to-end lifecycle of LLM applications, including RAG, fine-tuning, quantization, and evaluation using platforms like Arize, Langfuse, or Weights & Biases. Agentic Frameworks: Hands-on experience building AI agents with modern frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, or Agno. ML & AI Tooling: Experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX), multimodal AI systems, and leveraging AI-powered development tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code). Passion & Ownership: A portfolio or blog demonstrating a passion for building with AI, and the ability to own projects from ideation to production in a fast-paced environment. About the job As a Founding Machine Learning Engineer at Qolaba, you will be a critical part of the core team building the future of intelligent applications from the ground up. Our mission is to make artificial intelligence accessible, practical, and powerful for everyone. You will be responsible for engineering the scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure that powers our agents and LLM-driven products, including those that process multimodal data. In this role, you will have significant ownership and impact, making key architectural decisions for our entire platform. You will leverage your expertise to build high-quality, low-latency systems that define our product. As a founding member, you will not only write code but also shape the engineering culture and set the standard for technical excellence. We are looking for a high-energy, high-output individual who loves to discuss, innovate, and build ground-breaking technology. Qolaba is an engineering-first company dedicated to making powerful AI systems. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to build smart tools that give people superpowers—to think better, work faster, and solve bigger problems. At Qolaba, you won't just be writing code; you'll be building the platform that moves us closer to accessible Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and data pipelines for production AI, leveraging distributed microservices and real-time data streams. Develop and productionize the core data layer for AI agents, managing data flow across SQL, NoSQL, and vector databases while ensuring robust data modelling and serialization. Develop, deploy, and manage sophisticated AI agents and multi-agent systems using cutting-edge frameworks. Establish and manage the end-to-end lifecycle for LLM applications, from prototyping and evaluation to production monitoring and continuous improvement. Write high-quality, well-tested code and own the full lifecycle of services, from development to deployment and maintenance. Collaborate closely with the founders to define the technical roadmap, select the technology stack, and establish engineering best practices for robust and elegant system designs. Please Note: This is a founding engineer role with significant responsibility for core decision-making, team leadership, and full ownership of the development cycle. Only candidates prepared for this level of impact should apply.