# Founding Product Engineer at Type

- Company: Type (YC W23)
- What the company does: AI-native storytelling studio. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://type.ai
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: NY, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $140K to $230K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2025-06-04
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/type/jobs/1idOunL-founding-product-engineer
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/type-founding-product-engineer/

## About the role

Type is an AI-native document editor. Our mission is to help people communicate confidently. We believe that writing is and will always be the backbone of clear thinking and effective communication, especially in the AI era.

## What they're looking for

- 4+ years of software engineering with focus on complex web applications
- Proven experience building interaction-heavy applications like editors
- Strong product intuition for identifying friction points and solving real user problems
- Obsessive attention to detail and appreciation for the subtle UX elements that make editors feel natural
- Ability to contribute to product strategy, not just implementation
- A belief that customer problems come first in all product decisions

Tags: Engineering