Argon is an AI powered OS for pharma. We use state of the art algorithms with reasoning-enabled LLMs to build workflows and products that power pharma companies to complete month long, complex, data-driven workflows in just days. Our mission is to power the next generation of scientists and pharma companies to bring life saving therapies to market faster and more efficiently.
Argon is building an AI powered OS for pharma. We’re building deep integrations across pharma’s data systems to build a layer of artificial intelligence to power broad decision making assistance. We’re excited to enable the next generation of scientists and pharma companies to bring life saving therapies to market faster and more efficiently.
We integrate deeply with pharma’s data systems and layer on advanced AI to assist in decision-making across critical research and development processes. We help scientists and pharma companies bring life-saving therapies to market faster and more efficiently.
We’re backed by top investors—including Y Combinator, Wireframe Ventures, and Crosslink Capital—and have strong traction with major pharma clients. Our culture is defined by kindness, intensity, direct communication, intellectual honesty, and grit.
We need a restless builder and inspiring leader. Someone who can help to shape the product and engineering function from day one. You’ll be a go-to technical authority and organizational driver.
You will work at the founding executive level to set the vision, drive the roadmap, hire and manage a team of engineers and PMs, implement product development cycles, and build an elite engineering culture.
Define the product & technical vision for our AI-powered Workspace
Recruit & Lead a High-Performing Team
Attract and onboard A+ engineering talent who match our hunger and ambition.
Mentor existing engineers, instilling a culture of accountability, curiosity, and constant improvement.
Foster a tight-knit environment of direct feedback, collaboration, and healthy debate—where everyone pulls together. Represent Argon
Engage with customers, partners, and investors, confidently articulating our technical edge and product strategy.
Evangelize our mission and AI approach at conferences, webinars, and industry events.
Collaborate with the leadership team on strategic initiatives, from pricing models to go-to-market strategies.
Culture of excellence. You’ve worked in engineering teams with an extremely high bar for excellence and know what great looks like. You are excited to implement your learnings, adapt them to your style, and build Argon’s culture of excellence. You like to be hands-on across the entire team and balance speed with excellence.
AI native. You’ve been working with LLMs for the past few years and are comfortable working with vector databases, RAG systems, and prompting. You’re driven to stay up to date with SOTA techniques and models to get the most out of advances in AI.
World class engineer: 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience, comfortable operating at both an architectural and code level. You can operate on a first-principles level and balance trade-offs between speed and technical debt.
Front-to-Back Mastery: Familiar with React, TypeScript, NodeJS, PostgreSQL, Python, and comfortable learning new tools at breakneck speed.
Startup DNA: You’ve thrived in an early-stage environment before or are excited to push yourself to the next level and build from the ground up. You’re action oriented, light on your feet, solve ambiguous problems, and own outcomes. You balance the tension between moving fast and pivoting when you see a better path with long term thinking and a high engineering bar.
Significant Ownership. Generous equity in a high-growth AI startup, plus competitive salary. You’ll build out a world-class engineering team and shape the culture of a rapidly scaling company.
Founding Experience. You will get to join as a founder at an already well-funded startup with strong initial traction. We have a substantial run-way, a strong list of initial partners with tons of room to grow.
Cutting-edge Technical problems. Constant exposure to the latest in AI, with the freedom to experiment and push boundaries.
In-Person Team. You’ll work out of our NYC office where your team will be located and set the vibe. You can define what the culture in the office looks like, how meetings are run, and add your own decorative taste :)
Engineering First Culture of Grit, Kindness, and Autonomy. We don’t believe these are mutually exclusive. We work hard to push each other but also treat each other with empathy and respect. We empower individuals to drive decisions and projects forward and aim to build a meritocratic flat organization. Salary can range between $200,000 and $400,000 and will include generous equity grants.