Profound is an NYC-based AI startup helping brands measure and improve their visibility in AI platforms such as ChatGPT. We partner with some of the biggest brands and marketing agencies, including companies like MongoDB, Indeed, Mercury, DocuSign, Zapier, Ramp, Rho, Golin, Workable, Mejuri, Eight Sleep, G2, US Bank, Chime, and Clay.
We recently raised a $35 million Series B funding round led by Sequoia Capital, with continued backing from venture capital firms Kleiner Perkins, Khosla Ventures, Saga VC, and South Park Commons, as well as angel investors including Guillermo Rauch (Vercel) and Andrew Karam (Applovin).
Learn more at tryprofound.com.
Profound is on a mission to help companies understand and control their AI presence. As a Software Engineer, you’ll architect and build high-performance applications that power AI-driven insights. You’ll work across the stack—from crafting sleek front-end experiences to optimizing back-end infrastructure—ensuring speed, scalability, and impact.
What You’ll DoBuild and ship full-stack applications that help companies analyze and control their AI presence.
Develop and refine high-quality front-end interfaces using React and TypeScript.
Design and optimize back-end systems for performance, security, and scalability.
Work closely with design and product to translate ideas into production-ready experiences.
Own key technical decisions, ensuring maintainability and long-term impact.
A strong portfolio or GitHub showcasing full-stack development expertise. Proficient in React, TypeScript, Node.js, and modern front-end/back-end frameworks.
Experience designing and working with scalable databases and APIs.
Deep understanding of performance optimization, security, and best practices.
Comfortable in a fast-moving, high-performance startup environment.
This is an on-site role in our Union Square office or our upcoming San Francisco office—designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and impact.
We’re happy to support visa sponsorship for qualified international candidates.
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What We Do
Hundreds of millions of consumers are now using AI Search like ChatGPT or Perplexity to discover brands and products.
Profound has developed the first analytics platform to help enterprise brands understand and improve how they show up in AI Search.
