Overlap

Multimodal AI agents for video

Founding Engineer

$130K - $180K / 0.50% - 2.00%
Location
San Francisco, CA, US
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
Any (new grads ok)
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Jonathan Baer
Jonathan Baer
CEO

About the role

Overlap is revolutionizing the podcast listening experience with an AI-powered app that curates the best moments for listeners. As part of the Y Combinator S24 batch, we're on a mission to transform how people discover and enjoy podcast content. Our approach combines SOTA AI technology with a sleek, user-friendly interface to deliver personalized podcast highlights to a growing user base.

The Role: We're seeking a Founding Engineer to join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of Overlap. As a key member of our engineering team, you'll have the opportunity to work across our entire tech stack, from our Next.js video editor to our SwiftUI-based iOS app to our Python backend. This is a unique chance to make a significant impact on a product that's changing the podcast landscape.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate closely with the founding team to define and implement product features
  • Develop and maintain our iOS/Web app using Next.js+SwiftUI
  • Help optimize and maintain our Google Cloud infrastructure
  • Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment
  • Participate in architectural decisions and help shape our technical roadmap

Required Requirements

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment and wear multiple hats
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ready and willing to go above-and-beyond
  • Ready to start before EOY

Preferred:

  • Proficiency in Python for backend development
  • Experience building 0→1
  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform services, especially Firebase and Kubernetes
  • Knowledge of AI and machine learning technologies

Why Join Overlap:

  • Be part of a high-growth YC-backed startup
  • Work on cutting-edge AI technology
  • Opportunity for significant equity and growth within the company
  • Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to transforming content consumption

If you're excited about the future of podcasting and want to be at the forefront of AI-driven content curation, we want to hear from you! Join us in reshaping how the world experiences talk content.

About Overlap

Overlap
Founded:
Team Size:3
Location:San Francisco
Founders
Jonathan Baer
Jonathan Baer
CEO
Casey Traina
Casey Traina
CTO