Emergent

AI app builder that turns your ideas into monetizable software.

Engineer

$1 - $250KSan Francisco, California, United States
Job type
Full-time
Role
Engineering, Full stack
Experience
3+ years
Visa
US citizen/visa only
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Madhav Jha
Madhav Jha
Founder

About the role

Emergent builds autonomous coding agents that replace traditional software development by generating, testing, and deploying production applications directly from plain-language intent. Our systems run in production at global scale and are used to build millions of real applications.

Since public launch, Emergent has reached $100M ARR in 8 months. 6M+ users across 190+ countries have built 6.5M+ applications on Emergent. We've raised $100M+ , backed by Khosla Ventures, SoftBank, Google, Lightspeed, Prosus, Together, and Y Combinator.

We're solving the hard part of AI-driven software creation: correctness, reliability, security, and scale in real production systems. The team is built by repeat founders, Olympiad medalists, IIT & IIM alumni, and leaders from Google, Amazon, and Dropbox.

We're hiring builders who want ownership, speed, and impact at global scale.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Leader with a strong background in people management and a proven track record in fast-moving consumer internet companies. The successful candidate will drive engineering excellence, lead high-performing teams, and contribute to strategic decision-making to ensure the delivery of innovative products.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead and mentor a diverse engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable software solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business goals and product roadmaps.
  • Monitor and improve engineering processes and practices to enhance productivity and product quality.
  • Manage resource allocation, project timelines, and budgets to ensure timely delivery of projects.
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to team members as needed.

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience in a leadership role within a fast-moving consumer internet company.
  • Strong people management skills, with experience in building and leading high-performing engineering teams.
  • Solid understanding of software development life cycles, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Benefits and Perks (India):

  • Daily Meals: Lunch and Dinner provided
  • Family Insurance: 3 Lakhs worth of coverage for you and your family
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off: take the time you need to recharge and come back refreshed
  • Flexible Working Hours: work arrangements that fit your life and commitments

Benefits and Perks (US):

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off: take the time you need to recharge and come back refreshed
  • Flexible Working Hours: work arrangements that fit your life and commitments

Let's build the future of software together.

About Emergent

Emergent enables anyone to build production software by describing what they want in natural language. Our coding agents handle the entire development stack—from frontend design, database setup, app deployment, and scaling—translating domain expertise directly into working applications without requiring any coding knowledge.

Founded by Mukund Jha, and Madhav Jha, we've grown to 700,000+ users and $10M ARR in just 2 months from launch, making us one of the fastest-growing AI companies in history.

Our customers range from entrepreneurs launching SaaS products, to development agencies delivering prototypes to win deals, to Fortune 500 companies automating enterprise workflows.

Emergent
Founded:2024
Batch:S24
Status:
Active
Location:San Francisco
Founders
Madhav Jha
Madhav Jha
Founder
Mukund Jha
Mukund Jha
Founder