What You'll Do:
Own operations problems end-to-end — Understand the operational pain, define the solution, be its PM, architect it, build it, ship it, and iterate until it actually works in production
Drive AI transformation across the company — introduce AI-first practices into an R&D org with legacy habits; champion new tooling and prove it with shipped results
Design and deploy agentic systems — AI agents, human-in-the-loop workflows, operational UIs, CRM integrations, n8n/orchestration pipelines that automate ops end-to-end
Cross boundaries freely — get into other teams' code, other domains, other stacks; no "not my area"
Work directly with business stakeholders — translate vague operational feedback into precise, well-architected solutions
Reports to VP, R&D; works directly with business and ops leadership — you set priorities with them, not receive them
What You Bring:
- Almost a technical founder — you've built products or companies (or operated like you did), and you still love to build
- PM + Architect + Engineer in one — you don't need requirements written for you; you write them, then execute
- A strong software architect — you build proper, extensible systems, not duct-tape automations; you extend cleanly and never break what exists
- AI-native — deep, current, hands-on experience with LLMs, agents, and AI-assisted development; you know what's possible this month, not last year
- Relentless — energy to push until the problem is solved; "no matter what" is your operating mode
- Multi-domain — comfortable in unfamiliar codebases, stacks, and business areas
- A transformation driver — you've changed how a team or company works, not just shipped features into it Technical Experience
- AI agents in production — tool use, structured outputs, multi-step orchestration, evals, human-in-the-loop design
- Ops automation — n8n or similar workflow platforms, operational UIs, CRM integrations (HubSpot a plus)
- AI-first development — expert with Cursor / Claude Code / equivalent as primary build tools
- Full-stack — Node.js + React or equivalent; PostgreSQL or similar
- Architecture — API design, third-party integrations, cloud deployment (Azure / AWS / GCP)
- Security awareness — move fast with emerging tech while keeping systems secure
- Founder / Founding-engineer experience
- HubSpot API
- MongoDBPlaywright / Browser automation
- Chrome extensions
- Restaurant or logistics domain knowledge
What We Offer:
- Strong & Competitive Compensation Package, Including Equity
- Company-Sponsored Insurance Package (Health, Dental, Vision, Mental Health)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Work Environment
- Responsible Paid Time Off Policy
Sauce is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability (physical or mental), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other classification, category or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We understand the importance of creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace and celebrate our employees for their differences.
