About the position
Bun is an open-source developer tooling company focused on creating the fastest all-in-one toolkit for building, installing, running, and testing JavaScript and TypeScript. The company aims to enhance JavaScript development by addressing the frustrations of a fragmented and slow ecosystem. With $26 million raised from top Silicon Valley investors and a growing community of 34,000 Discord members, Bun is now building its first revenue-generating product. As a Product Engineer, you will rapidly prototype, ship, and iterate on AI-powered products, focusing on solving real problems developers face by leveraging Bun's speed and modern AI capabilities. This role offers direct access to leadership, minimal bureaucracy, and the freedom to experiment, akin to building a startup within a startup, supported by Bun's resources and user base. The position is on-site in downtown San Francisco, with a relocation bonus available for those moving to the area.
Responsibilities
- Rapidly prototype and ship AI-powered features and products
- Talk directly to developers to understand their pain points
- Build full-stack applications from concept to production
- Design and implement experiments to validate product hypotheses
- Own the entire product development cycle – from ideation to metrics
- Work closely with leadership to shape product strategy
Requirements
- Strong full-stack engineering skills (frontend, backend, infrastructure)
- Experience shipping products from 0 to 1
- Hands-on experience with LLMs and AI integration in production
- Bias toward action; you ship first and iterate based on feedback
- Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid pivots
- Excellent product instincts and user empathy
- Experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems
Nice-to-haves
- Previous founder or early startup experience
- Track record of finding product-market fit
- Experience with developer tools or DevEx products
- Understanding of the AI/ML landscape beyond just API calls
- Active in developer communities
Benefits
- Great compensation package and stock options
- Healthcare, vision, dental insurance
- Lunch & dinner in-office every weekday
- Direct impact on company direction and strategy
- Small team with high ownership and few meetings
