Founding Product Engineer ($165K - $215K + Equity) at Cranston AI

About the role

The role is for a Founding Product Engineer at Cranston AI, a YC F25-backed startup that has raised $4M+ to automate complex manual workflows in the accounting industry.

Responsibilities

• Own and build core product workflows for tax prep, bookkeeping, and client operations using React, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL.
• Design and implement sophisticated AI agent loops that understand accounting context and automate multi-step manual processes.
• Translate complex real-world CPA firm requirements into clean product abstractions, interfaces, and durable workflow primitives.

Requirements

• Proven experience shipping production-quality full-stack applications.
• Fluency with modern AI coding tools.
• A high-agency, founder-level mentality with the technical range to navigate everything from infrastructure to user-facing interface design.

Qualifications

• Experience in the accounting industry preferred.
• Knowledge of tax preparation and bookkeeping processes beneficial.

Skills

• React, TypeScript, PostgreSQL.
• Modern AI coding tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into functional software.

Benefits

• Equity package.
• Opportunity to shape a rapidly growing industry.
• Work with experienced founders and industry experts.

Pay

$165K - $215K.

Schedule

Remote.