About the role
About item
item builds software that helps people and AI agents work together to manage customers and automate business processes. Its team emphasizes customer understanding, product quality, and ownership from idea to delivery.
The opportunity
Help build item’s core product, turning customer needs into software and reliable AI workflows. Contribute across the stack while influencing technical decisions and the engineering foundation.
What you’ll do
- Build interfaces for collaboration between people and AI agents.
- Develop systems that automate business processes.
- Experiment with emerging AI models and tools.
- Speak with customers and translate their needs into product improvements.
What you’ll bring
- Engineering experience; the listing specifies 1+ years.
- Strong Next.js and TypeScript experience.
- Attention to product quality across the full stack.
- Independent problem-solving and ownership.
- Experience using AI coding tools.
- Agent development or founding experience is a plus.
Benefits & work environment
Visa sponsorship available. A small team that values autonomy, thoughtful design, customer feedback, and fast iteration. Engineers help shape the product and team culture. The interview process includes a paid, on-site work trial.
How to apply
Apply through https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/item/jobs/xD9P6r7-product-engineer.
Apply through the linked Y Combinator listing and complete the requested application fields. Additional required materials are not specified in the public posting.
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