Wordware is an IDE for building AI agents using natural language.
It looks and feels like Notion, but lets you design, test, and deploy AI systems in real time - without writing code.
Our mission is to bring structure and joy to human–AI collaboration.
We’re building a generational company that empowers the next billion knowledge workers to create with AI - not by writing code, but by expressing intent.
We’re backed by Spark Capital, Felicis, and Y Combinator ($30M seed round - the largest in YC history).
We work hard, move fast, and don’t take ourselves too seriously. It’s intense, but it’s also fun - at Wordware, you’ll do the best work of your life alongside people you genuinely like.
what’s it going to be like
in Shackleton's famous words: “people wanted for hazardous journey. low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. safe return doubtful. honour and recognition in the event of success.”
risk + excitement + hard work = startup life
sure, you could join a big company and make big money, but there's something about that constant thrill of hope, that addictive energy that makes us keep coming back to startups 😵💫
to thrive here, you need to embrace our delulu universe, where victories give us hope and failures make us want it even more. yes, it can be intense, but you'll have direct impact on everything we build.
you're ready to roll up your sleeves, identify your own features to build and find your own problems to solve? grab a beer and a slice of pizza. let's build the future of AI development together.
who thrives here:
we're not just looking for technical skills. we need people who push limits in life, whether that's:
building a company trying to define a market takes a certain type of person:
if you've ever looked at something terrifying and the first thought that comes is "LFG" - we should talk. at wordware, we're redefining how the world builds with ai. it's scary, exciting, and we are delusional
p.s. yes we have crossbow competitions and do sauna+cold plunges in the sea together
don't see your role? apply anyway
tl;dr if you're exceptional, we'll create a role for you. simple as that.
how to stand out:
if you're truly excellent, just drop your linkedin to lucy [at] wordware.ai
ps: seriously, if you're great at what you do but don't fit the roles above, reach out anyway. we're always looking for exceptional people who get what we're building.
pps: we judge you on what you build, not when you build it. weekends are sacred, burnout is stupid. we're looking for people who want to create something generational and know when to push hard and when to recharge.
This is a full-time, in-person role based in San Francisco (Presidio) - we work from the office 5 days a week.
You must be based in the Bay Area or willing to relocate before starting.
We require US work authorisation , but are open to O-1 visa sponsorship for truly exceptional candidates.
Wordware is an IDE for building AI agents using natural language.
It looks and feels like Notion, but lets you design, test, and deploy AI systems in real time - without writing code.
Our mission is to bring structure and joy to human–AI collaboration.
We’re building a generational company that empowers the next billion knowledge workers to create with AI - not by writing code, but by expressing intent.
We’re backed by Spark Capital, Felicis, and Y Combinator ($30M seed round - the largest in YC history).
We work hard, move fast, and don’t take ourselves too seriously. It’s intense, but it’s also fun - at Wordware, you’ll do the best work of your life alongside people you genuinely like.
tl;dr we need someone who can turn complex ai concepts into compelling narratives. think johnny harris meets apple keynotes, but for developer tools. you'll be crafting the story of how ai development is becoming accessible to everyone, and making it look damn good while you're at it.
the actual challenge: we're democratizing ai development, but explaining this stuff is hard. really hard. we need someone who can make "multi-agent communication with type system enforcement" sound not just understandable, but exciting. someone who can show, not just tell, how wordware is changing the game.
the bigger picture: we're not just talking to traditional developers. we're reaching the next 500 million people who will be "coding" with plain english - lawyers, designers, product managers, founders, and domain experts of all kinds. our content needs to thread an impossible needle: deep enough for engineers, accessible enough for everyone else, and compelling enough to show both groups why this matters.
what you'll actually be doing:
owning end-to-end educational video production:
creating our core content series:
building our flagship podcast:
leading creative direction:
you should probably have:
serious video production/editing chops (this is crucial)
deep expertise in after effects & premiere
strong motion graphics capabilities
knack for making technical concepts visual
comfort behind the camera and mic
your background might include:
_ running your own YT channel _
video production at dev tools/tech companies
documentary or educational video production
experience at places like vox/verge/wired
motion design for technical products
technical education content
podcast production
real talk:
we're in sf, you need to be too - no remote for now
you'll have big budget for equipment you need
expect to both shoot and edit (especially early on)
long hours in production and post
you'll be building the creative team from scratch
deadlines are tight - sometimes you'll need to turn around videos in hours
you need to be technical enough to understand our product (we're not kidding)
building a media brand takes time, but we're in it for the long haul
pizza, beer, and crossbow competitions are part of the deal
your stories will shape how the next generation thinks about building with ai
if you've ever:
dreamed of making technical videos that don't put people to sleep
found yourself explaining complex concepts through motion
wished technical tutorials looked more like netflix docs
wanted to define the visual language for a new category
...we should talk.
ps: we're backed by spark capital, felicis, and y combinator ($30m seed — biggest out of YC round) but we still work like a seed startup. and yes, the office will have a sauna and be 30m from the sea 🥵
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