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:

• skiing down a gnarly double black diamond
• speaking in front of crowds
• starting companies
• pushing through fear
• tackling impossible problems

building a company trying to define a market takes a certain type of person:

• you stay cool when everything's on fire
• you take smart risks (and learn from dumb ones)
• you adapt fast when plans explode
• you have the grit to power through setbacks
• you see obstacles as puzzles to solve

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:

• build something cool with wordware and, even better, join our discord server to show us
• show us how to improve our product before we even talk
• prove you're proactive (we're really busy!)

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.

⚠️ Please read first

• 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.

About Wordware

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.

Growth Engineer/Hacker

What You'll Do

You'll design, build, and optimize growth-focused features and experiments that directly impact our user acquisition, activation, and retention metrics. As a frontend-leaning engineer with growth expertise, you'll be the bridge between engineering, marketing, and product.

Here are a few examples of the kinds of things you might work on:

• Create high-converting, SEO-optimized landing pages and interactive demos that showcase our AI capabilities to new audiences

• Design and implement A/B tests across our user journey to optimize conversion at every step

• Build viral mini-tools and shareable components that drive organic acquisition through word-of-mouth

• Optimize our activation flow to increase conversion from signup to active usage

• Analyze user behavior data to identify friction points and implement solutions that improve retention

• Craft compelling copy and UI elements that effectively communicate our value proposition

• ${your ideas}.

Stack

TypeScript, React, Next.js, Tailwind, SEO frameworks, analytics tools, A/B testing infrastructure.

Who You Are

Minimum

• You have 3+ years of experience in frontend engineering with a demonstrated track record of driving growth metrics

• You're fluent in TypeScript and React , and can rapidly prototype and ship polished, production-ready UI

• You have a data-driven mindset and experience running A/B tests and interpreting results

• You possess strong copywriting skills and understand how messaging impacts conversion

• You have a solid understanding of SEO principles and how to implement them technically

• You're comfortable with basic design skills and can create visually appealing interfaces without always needing a designer

• You're results-oriented and motivated by seeing your work directly impact business metrics

• You thrive in a fast-paced, high-trust startup environment and enjoy owning entire growth initiatives

Bonus (but not required)

• You've worked with growth marketing teams before and understand the full marketing funnel

• You have experience with AI products and know how to effectively demonstrate AI capabilities

• You've built viral loops or referral systems that achieved measurable growth

• You have skills in animation and interaction design to create memorable user experiences

• You've been an early-stage employee at a startup and understand how to prioritize for maximum impact

• You have experience with analytics implementation and building dashboards to track growth metrics

The Process

We keep our process simple. Exceptional candidates go from first touch to offer within 2 weeks.

1. Application Submit your resume and answer a few short questions. If it looks like a fit, we'll invite you to send a 1-minute Loom video : tell us who you are and why you want to join Wordware.

2. 15-minute intro call Quick check to align on location, motivation, and logistics. If it's a go, we move fast from here.

3. 45-minute technical interview You'll build a small full-stack app. We're looking for fluency, speed, and product sense.

4. System design interview A deep dive into how you think and architect systems. We'll walk through a real Wordware problem together.

5. Final conversation Quick vibe check, answer your questions, and scope out the work trial.

6. Work trial Paid trial to work on a real project in person with us — usually a few days to two weeks (flexible to do what works for you). See how we work and whether this feels like the right fit on both sides

• Full-stack Typescript, Next.js, React and SST serverless on AWS/Cloudflare
• Using TipTap as the core of our IDE with Y.js for collaboration
• PartyKit (Cloudflare Durable Objects) for Y.js websockets and likely for future orchestration of pipelines
• Open source LLMs hosted by Together AI (we’re a customer story on their website) + Groq + OpenAI/Anthropic/Mistral/Google/Cohere/Perplexity for proprietary LLMs