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Clera

Early-Stage Startup Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Ability to thrive in a founding-stage startup environment -- owning features and shipping rapidly * Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills * Willingness to work on-site in San ...

Clera

Early-Stage Startup Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Ability to thrive in a founding-stage startup environment - owning features and shipping rapidly * Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills * Willingness to work on-site in San ...

Fuku

Lead Rust Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$112K - $147K/yr

... early-stage startup environment Nice to Have: - Experience working at an early-stage startup - Background in security, developer tooling, or open source projects - Contributions to the Rust, Go, or ...

Fuku

Lead Rust Engineer

New York, NY · Remote

$112K - $147K/yr

C omfortable working in an ambiguous, early-stage startup environment Nice to Have: * E xperience working at an early-stage startup * B ackground in security, developer tooling, or open source ...

Clera

Founding Growth

San Francisco, CA · On-site

About the Role Early-stage startup seeking a Founding Growth lead to own go-to-market end to end. * Own growth strategy * Scale acquisition

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How much do entry level early stage startup jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level early stage startup in the United States is $49,574.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $54,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Early Stage Startup vs Entry Level Small Business?

AspectEntry Level Early Stage StartupEntry Level Small Business
Work EnvironmentFast-paced, dynamic, often high-growthStable, localized, with established routines
Required CredentialsBasic education, some technical skillsSimilar, often no specialized certifications needed
Industry UsageCommon in tech, innovation sectorsWidespread across retail, services, local industries
Job ExpectationsVersatility, willingness to learn, adaptabilityGeneralist roles, steady responsibilities

In summary, Entry Level Early Stage Startup roles are characterized by a fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and a broad skill set, while Entry Level Small Business positions tend to be more stable with routine tasks. Both share similar credential requirements but differ significantly in work environment and growth dynamics.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Early Stage Startup job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,574 per year, or $23.8 per hour.

Early-Stage Startup Engineer

Clera

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted just now

Job description

About the Role

Join a pre-seed AI startup as Engineer #4 on the founding team, working directly with the CTO and fellow founding engineers. This is a high-ownership, fast-paced role where you'll ship features to production daily and own entire product areas from concept to deployment. The company is building fully agentic systems that automate complex workflows — technically challenging, high-impact work at the earliest stage.

What You'll Do

  • Ship features to production on a daily cadence

  • Own end-to-end product areas from initial concept through deployment

  • Design, build, and consume REST APIs on the backend

  • Build scalable frontend interfaces with React

  • Integrate AI/ML capabilities using providers such as OpenAI or Claude

  • Collaborate closely with the CTO and founding team to define technical direction

  • Model and manage data using PostgreSQL and Supabase

What We're Looking For

Required:

  • Proficiency in full-stack development with TypeScript/JavaScript and Python

  • Backend experience with Node.js and REST API design/consumption

  • Frontend experience with React for building scalable UIs

  • Experience with PostgreSQL and Supabase for data modeling and storage

  • Hands-on experience integrating AI/ML features via providers like OpenAI or Claude

  • Ability to thrive in a founding-stage startup environment — owning features and shipping rapidly

  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

  • Willingness to work on-site in San Francisco (hackerhouse environment) or commute as needed

Location & Work Arrangement

This role is based on-site in San Francisco, CA. The team works out of a shared hackerhouse/office environment. Visa sponsorship is available.