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Clera

Founding Product Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

About the Role This is a founding product engineering role at a seed-stage AI startup building computer vision and automation tools for the construction industry - specifically around blueprint ...

General Proximity

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San Francisco, CA

Send us your resume/CV by applying here, and we will add you to our talent pool and reach out once we find a good fit! tl;dr General Proximity is a seed-stage startup developing the next generation ...

Suno

Frontend-Leaning Fullstack Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

Early stage startup experience and proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, continuously evolving ... Series A salary with Seed stage Equity. 'Nuff said. * Fully covered medical, dental, vision for you

Suno

Frontend-Leaning Fullstack Engineer

New York, NY · Hybrid

Early stage startup experience and proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, continuously evolving ... Series A salary with Seed stage Equity. 'Nuff said. * Fully covered medical, dental, vision for you

David Joseph & Company

AI Agent Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$200 - $300/hr

Manhattan, NY · On-site · Full-time Compensation: $200,000-$300,000 + 0.25%-1% equity About the Company A venture-backed, seed-stage startup using generative AI to automate consumer debt collection ...

David Joseph & Company

Founding Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150K - $300K/yr

San Francisco, CA · On-site · Full-time Compensation: $150K-$300K + 0.4-0.8% equity About the Company Our client is a VC-backed, seed-stage startup building an AI-native integration platform for ...

Clera

Founding Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$165K - $270K/yr

About the Role This is a founding-level engineering role at a seed-stage, YC-backed insurtech startup building AI agents that automate complex claims operations for insurance carriers and TPAs. You ...

David Joseph & Company

AI Agent Engineer

New York, NY

$200K - $300K/yr

Manhattan, NY · On-site · Full-time Compensation: $200,000-$300,000 + 0.25%-1% equity About the Company Our client is a seed-stage startup using generative AI to automate consumer debt collection ...

Clera

Founding Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$165K - $270K/yr

About the Role This is a founding-level engineering role at a seed-stage, YC-backed insurtech startup building AI agents that automate complex claims operations for insurance carriers and TPAs. You ...

Raydar

Head of Projects

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$200K - $300K/yr

Our client is a fast-growing seed-stage marketplace serving AI data and market-research teams. The ... Experience at a Series A-D or comparable early-stage startup; human-data, AI-data, data-vendor ...

Ryvn

Founding Software Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Ryvn is a Y Combinator-backed seed-stage startup based in New York City, focused on building deployment infrastructure for mission-critical software across various industries. As a Founding Software ...

Clera

Agent Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Prior experience in a startup or seed-stage environment -- comfortable with ambiguity and wearing multiple hats. * Ability to collaborate with customers to define architecture and set technical ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for seed stage startup in the United States is $57.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.04 and $62.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A seed stage startup is an early-phase company that is just beginning operations and is typically focused on developing its initial product or service. At this stage, the business is often seeking its first round of external funding, known as seed capital, to help validate its idea, build a prototype, and conduct market research. Seed stage startups usually have a small founding team and may not yet have significant revenue or a fully developed business model. The goal at this stage is to prove the concept and prepare for further investment and growth.

What are some common challenges of working at a seed stage startup, and how can I prepare for them?

Working at a seed stage startup often means wearing multiple hats and adapting quickly to shifting priorities. Resources can be limited, which requires creativity and a willingness to learn new skills on the fly. Team members typically collaborate closely, and communication is key to navigating the fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment. Being proactive, flexible, and comfortable with uncertainty will help you thrive and make a strong impact as the startup grows.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a seed stage startup founder or early team member, and why are they important?

To thrive at a seed stage startup, you need a strong entrepreneurial mindset, versatility across business functions, and often relevant industry experience or technical expertise. Familiarity with tools like lean startup methodologies, project management platforms (e.g., Trello, Asana), and basic financial modeling is typically required. Exceptional resilience, adaptability, and effective communication are crucial soft skills in this dynamic environment. These abilities are vital for navigating uncertainty, driving growth, and rapidly iterating on ideas in the early, resource-constrained stages of a company.

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Infographic showing various Seed Stage Startup job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,893 per year, or $57.6 per hour.

Account Executive: Higher Education Partnerships

David Joseph & Company

New York, NY • Hybrid

$90K/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

New York City, NY (Times Square) · Hybrid (3 days in-office) · Full-time Compensation: $90,000 base + $90,000 variable ($180K OTE, 50/50), uncapped commission + competitive early-stage equity

About the Company

Our client is an AI-native platform democratizing access to college counseling — guidance historically reserved for families who could afford it. Roughly 74% of students never receive professional counseling support, and the client is changing that. For students, it's a free AI college counselor helping them navigate admissions, scholarships, and opportunities; for colleges and universities, it's a modern student-recruitment and enrollment platform with reach into an engaged, high-intent audience. Traction: 250K+ students across 190 countries, 25 institutional partners and growing, strong net revenue retention with zero logo churn, and a $2 blended CAC.

Industry: EdTech / AI

The Role

The client is hiring an Account Executive to own new-business acquisition across higher education, replacing its founding AE (who is moving into Head of Partnerships). A full-cycle role — sourcing, discovery, demo, negotiation, and close — as one of the first dedicated closers, with real influence on GTM. The motion: two SDRs generate outbound/inbound leads; the AE runs a first demo call and a second call focused on proposal and contract signing. Average sales cycle is under two weeks.

Requirements
  • Higher-education admissions or enrollment experience
  • Proven AE (not SDR) experience, ideally at a seed-stage startup with quantifiable results
  • NYC hybrid, 3 days in-office (Times Square)
Nice to Haves
  • Direct admissions or enrollment experience at a college or university, ideally in a leadership capacity
  • AE experience at a seed to Series A startup with a specific, quantifiable result
  • Genuine existing relationships across the admissions and enrollment world, which is small and tightly networked
  • A builder's mindset that thrives in an early-stage, fast-moving environment
  • A track record of consistently hitting or exceeding quota
Why Join
  • First dedicated closer with GTM influence, replacing the founding AE (moving into Head of Partnerships)
  • A fast, warm sales motion: two SDRs feed the pipeline, average cycle under two weeks, relationship-based selling in a tightly networked space
  • Backing, mission, and traction: venture-backed, selected for a major AI lab's startup program, 250K+ students across 190 countries, zero logo churn, $2 blended CAC
  • A strong package: $180K OTE (50/50), uncapped commission, competitive early-stage equity, platinum health coverage (100%, no deductible), 401(k), full visa sponsorship
Details
  • Location — New York City, NY (Times Square)
  • Work policy — Hybrid, 3 days in-office
  • Compensation — $90,000 base + $90,000 variable ($180K OTE, 50/50), uncapped commission + competitive early-stage equity
  • Visa sponsorship — Available (H-1B, O-1, OPT; full support)
  • Employment type — Full-time