About Noara Labs

Noara Labs partners with technology-driven companies to build strong, global teams.

We work with startups and scaling tech companies across the US and Europe, typically backed by $3M–$50M+ in funding, supporting them in hiring top technical talent through structured recruiting processes.

About the Company

Our client is building an AI-native assistant designed to integrate directly into everyday communication platforms such as messaging and SMS.

The product allows users to interact naturally to manage workflows like scheduling, email, reminders, and information retrieval, aiming to make AI a seamless layer in daily life rather than a standalone tool.

The company is an early-stage, engineering-led organization currently at Seed stage, having raised $15M in funding, with a small and highly technical team.

They are operating at the intersection of AI, consumer product, and real-time systems, focused on building scalable infrastructure for a rapidly growing user base.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Member of Technical Staff (0–4 years of experience) to join a small, high-performance engineering team.

This is a founding engineer-level role, where you will work directly with the founding team on core technical systems, including backend services, integrations, and infrastructure.

You will take ownership early and contribute to building the foundation of a product designed to scale to millions of users.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

● Building and scaling backend services for an AI-native product
● Developing and maintaining integrations with external platforms and partners
● Optimizing performance and cost of large language models
● Contributing to system architecture and infrastructure design
● Collaborating closely with founders and engineers on product decisions
● Supporting the scalability and reliability of systems as the product grows

Required Profile

● 0–4 years of experience in software engineering
● Strong backend or fullstack engineering skills
● Proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript
● Experience working with production systems (internships included)
● Strong problem-solving ability and learning velocity
● Ability to work in fast-paced, high-ownership environments

Nice to Have

● Experience at fast-growing startups or early-stage companies
● Exposure to AI systems or LLM-based products
● Frontend or fullstack experience
● Strong communication skills and product interest

Requirements & Location

● On-site in Palo Alto, California (Monday–Friday)
● Visa sponsorship available
● Willingness to work in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary
Equity: 0.3% – 0.8%
Housing provided in Palo Alto (shared with team)
Meals included
Direct exposure to founders and core product decisions

What We’re Looking For

Someone who is highly motivated, curious, and excited about building from the ground up.

This role is best suited for engineers who:

want to move fast and take ownership early
are excited about AI and real-world applications
enjoy working in small, high-performance teams
are looking for accelerated growth in an early-stage environment