Applied AI Founding Engineer JavaScript 🏆

About

At Rockstar Recruiting AG we are looking for a JavaScript engineer!

Tech Stack

• Python
• NodeJS
• AWS
• JavaScript

Requirements

• Proven experience as a first or early engineer at a startup, or equivalent drive demonstrated through self-initiated projects
• Strong backend skills in Python (FastAPI) and/or NodeJS
• Practical experience with LLM orchestration (e.g. LangGraph) and shipping AI pipelines in production environments
• Systems thinking mindset: deep understanding of data flow, state management, and robust error handling
• High ownership mentality and pragmatic approach – you ship a good solution today rather than a perfect one tomorrow

Responsibilities

• Co-define system architecture and make independent technology decisions from day one
• Build and operate AI agents that autonomously process complex, high-value transactions
• Develop robust data pipelines that turn unstructured inputs into reliable API calls
• Optimise orchestration logic for low latency and high reliability at production scale

Category

JavaScript Developer / Engineer

Location

Seidengasse 6, Zurich, Switzerland

Salary

CHF 140’000 - 150’000 per year

Benefits & Perks

• Team social events
• Hybrid work
• Relocation support
• Choose your hardware
• Flexible work time
• International team
• Part-time possible
• Home office / Remote 3 days per week

About Rockstar Recruiting AG

Small, building-focused founding team. You'll work directly on the product with real impact from day one. Meaningful equity on offer for the right person.

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