About Podqi

Podqi is building an AI-powered platform that automates the detection, takedown, and retroactive compensation for IP infringement for some of the largest brands and entertainment companies in the world. Our mission is to help brands, artists, and creators protect their intellectual property and recover billions in lost revenue through cutting-edge technology.

About The Role

We're looking for a highly skilled Full Stack Software Engineer to join our founding team and help build the future of IP protection. You'll work directly with our technical founders to scale our AI-powered platform and develop innovative solutions for detecting and addressing IP infringement at scale.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance our core IP detection and evaluation systems using advanced AI/ML techniques
• Build and optimize high-performance APIs and user interfaces for our platform
• Implement automated workflows for takedown processes and cease & desist generation
• Collaborate with the founding team to define product roadmap and technical architecture
• Design and build scalable solutions for processing and analyzing large datasets of digital assets

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in full stack software development
• Strong expertise in TypeScript, React, and Next.js for frontend development
• Proficiency in Python and FastAPI for backend development
• Experience building and maintaining production services in AWS
• Track record of delivering robust, scalable software solutions
• Strong understanding of API design and service-oriented architectures

Ideal Candidates May Also Have

• Experience with AI/ML systems and large language models
• Background in building data pipelines and processing systems
• Startup experience or experience in early-stage product development
• Knowledge of IP protection, content monitoring, or related fields

Benefits

• Competitive salary and meaningful equity in a fast-growing startup
• 100% employer-covered health, dental, and vision insurance
• Monthly fitness stipend
• Dinner provided in office
• Quarterly off-sites
• Opportunity to shape the technical foundation of a revolutionary product

We're moving quickly to revolutionize how IP is protected in the digital age. If you're excited about building cutting-edge technology that helps rights owners protect their work, we'd love to hear from you.

Annual Salary

The expected salary range for this position is:

• $220,000 — $310,000 USD