Merit connects exceptional engineers with venture-backed startups and scale-ups building the next generation of agentic software — intelligent systems that plan, act, and learn across real business workflows.
Through Merit, you’ll get direct access to opportunities with high-growth companies shaping the future of SaaS, automation, and applied AI — without endless applications or recruiter noise.
Merit is currently hiring for the following companies:
Marketing tech: AI agents that plan and optimize campaigns autonomously, replacing manual ad management.
Prop tech: Intelligent systems that track vendor contracts, compliance, and spend visibility for real estate operators.
Developer tools: Agentic coding companions that manage environments, run tests, and refactor code automatically.
Ed tech: Personalized AI tutors that adapt to every learner’s background and pace.
Operations \& finance: Agentic systems that reconcile data, automate reporting, and surface insights in real time.
Each company is venture-backed, led by experienced founders, and scaling fast across Europe.
The Opportunity
As a Founding Engineer, you’ll join an early technical team and work directly with founders to build products from 0→1.
You’ll move across backend, frontend, and AI/agentic layers — designing systems that are fast, reliable, and intelligent.
You’ll help shape the architecture, choose the stack, and define how the company builds long term.
If you thrive in environments where you can ship fast, think deeply, and own outcomes, these are the roles where you’ll excel.
What We’re Looking For
2–6 years of professional experience in software engineering
Strong backend experience with Node.js, Python, or similar frameworks
Familiarity with frontend frameworks (Next.js, React, or Vue)
Experience building and scaling APIs and data systems
Pragmatic approach to testing, debugging, and iteration
Curiosity about AI, agentic systems, and automation workflows
Bonus points for:
Experience with Docker, AWS, or cloud-native deployments
Prior experience in B2B SaaS or product-focused startups
Strong product sense and an eye for clean UX
Why Work Through Merit
Direct access – get matched with multiple startups through one short conversation
High ownership – founding-level influence and meaningful equity stakes
Exclusive roles – positions not listed on public job boards
Speed – introductions to hiring founders within days, not weeks
Remote-friendly – opportunities across Europe and North America
How It Works
When you apply, you’ll first meet Merit, your personal AI recruiter.
Merit will learn about your background and goals, then match you directly with the founders where there’s a strong fit.
✅ Fast-tracked introductions — no résumé black holes
✅ One chat, multiple startup opportunities
✅ Guidance from your personal AI recruiter, available 24/7
Ready to build at the frontier of AI?
Meet Merit today and get matched with startups defining the next wave of agentic software.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €75,000.00-€125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Additional leave
Bike to work scheme
Sick pay
Work from home
Work Location: Remote