Anon
Software Engineer - Special Projects
Anon, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
About Anon
Anon is building the identity layer for the automated internet.Our developer toolkit enables AI agents to securely integrate with any service or application on behalf of users, powering the next generation of AI applications. Since launching in 2023, we've scaled to thousands of active developers and 50+ customers, including many leading AI agent companies, reaching tens of thousands of end-users.We've raised over $13M from top investors including Union Square Ventures and Abstract Ventures to pursue our vision of a world where billions of AI agents are authenticated and managed via Anon. To learn more about our mission, culture, and the type of candidates we hire, visit
careers.anon.com .About the Role
As a Special Projects Engineer at Anon, you'll work at the intersection of engineering, product, and business to tackle our most strategic technical initiatives. This hybrid role combines hands-on development with product strategy and customer insights, giving you broad impact across the organization. You'll collaborate directly with founders and leadership to identify, scope, and execute on projects that push the boundaries of what's possible with AI agent authentication.Key Responsibilities
Strategic Technical Ownership
Lead experimental technical initiatives from concept to productionEvaluate new technologies and approaches to solve complex integration challengesWork directly with founders to identify and prioritize high-impact opportunitiesTranslate customer needs into technical solutions and product featuresFull-Stack Development
Build and ship critical features across our entire technology stackDevelop proof-of-concept implementations and technical prototypesCreate example applications and integration demos for customersContribute to core platform architecture and design decisionsCross-functional Impact
Bridge communication between engineering, product, and business teamsParticipate in customer calls to gather technical requirements and provide solutionsInfluence product roadmap through technical insights and market understandingCreate technical content including documentation, blog posts, and developer guidesWhat We're Looking For
Technical Requirements
2-5 years of experience for Standard role; 5-8+ years for Senior roleStrong proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript and at least one backend language (Rust, Go)Experience with modern cloud infrastructure and distributed systemsTrack record of shipping complex technical products end-to-endFamiliarity with authentication systems and API designExperience with browser automation tools is a plusBusiness & Product Acumen
Prior startup experience as a founder, early employee, or technical product leaderDemonstrated ability to understand customer needs and translate them to technical solutionsExperience presenting technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesStrong product intuition and ability to balance technical trade-offs with business impactCulture & Mindset
Builder mentality with examples of self-initiated projects and innovationsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsThrives in ambiguous environments and can create structure from chaosPassion for AI technology and its potential to transform the internetDesire to work in a collaborative, in-person environment in San Francisco (Hayes Valley)Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary with significant equity in a well-funded startupComprehensive health, dental, and vision insuranceCompany-provided workstation setup of your choiceFree gym membership at your preferred locationIn Conclusion
This unique role combines technical depth with strategic thinking, perfect for entrepreneurs and technical leaders who want to shape the future of AI authentication. Our team includes former founders and early startup employees who have scaled products from 0 to 1. If you're excited about building critical infrastructure for the AI ecosystem while having broad impact across the organization, we want to talk to you.
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Anon is building the identity layer for the automated internet.Our developer toolkit enables AI agents to securely integrate with any service or application on behalf of users, powering the next generation of AI applications. Since launching in 2023, we've scaled to thousands of active developers and 50+ customers, including many leading AI agent companies, reaching tens of thousands of end-users.We've raised over $13M from top investors including Union Square Ventures and Abstract Ventures to pursue our vision of a world where billions of AI agents are authenticated and managed via Anon. To learn more about our mission, culture, and the type of candidates we hire, visit
careers.anon.com .About the Role
As a Special Projects Engineer at Anon, you'll work at the intersection of engineering, product, and business to tackle our most strategic technical initiatives. This hybrid role combines hands-on development with product strategy and customer insights, giving you broad impact across the organization. You'll collaborate directly with founders and leadership to identify, scope, and execute on projects that push the boundaries of what's possible with AI agent authentication.Key Responsibilities
Strategic Technical Ownership
Lead experimental technical initiatives from concept to productionEvaluate new technologies and approaches to solve complex integration challengesWork directly with founders to identify and prioritize high-impact opportunitiesTranslate customer needs into technical solutions and product featuresFull-Stack Development
Build and ship critical features across our entire technology stackDevelop proof-of-concept implementations and technical prototypesCreate example applications and integration demos for customersContribute to core platform architecture and design decisionsCross-functional Impact
Bridge communication between engineering, product, and business teamsParticipate in customer calls to gather technical requirements and provide solutionsInfluence product roadmap through technical insights and market understandingCreate technical content including documentation, blog posts, and developer guidesWhat We're Looking For
Technical Requirements
2-5 years of experience for Standard role; 5-8+ years for Senior roleStrong proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript and at least one backend language (Rust, Go)Experience with modern cloud infrastructure and distributed systemsTrack record of shipping complex technical products end-to-endFamiliarity with authentication systems and API designExperience with browser automation tools is a plusBusiness & Product Acumen
Prior startup experience as a founder, early employee, or technical product leaderDemonstrated ability to understand customer needs and translate them to technical solutionsExperience presenting technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesStrong product intuition and ability to balance technical trade-offs with business impactCulture & Mindset
Builder mentality with examples of self-initiated projects and innovationsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsThrives in ambiguous environments and can create structure from chaosPassion for AI technology and its potential to transform the internetDesire to work in a collaborative, in-person environment in San Francisco (Hayes Valley)Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary with significant equity in a well-funded startupComprehensive health, dental, and vision insuranceCompany-provided workstation setup of your choiceFree gym membership at your preferred locationIn Conclusion
This unique role combines technical depth with strategic thinking, perfect for entrepreneurs and technical leaders who want to shape the future of AI authentication. Our team includes former founders and early startup employees who have scaled products from 0 to 1. If you're excited about building critical infrastructure for the AI ecosystem while having broad impact across the organization, we want to talk to you.
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