19 UPenn founders actively hiring fully remote for their startup

It's always nice to have something in common when you are doing outreach. If you went to UPenn, it's much easier to reach out to founders of these startups who also did, and they are much more likely to reply than if you did not share this in common with them. Makes sense right? Here is a list of startups whose founders have been to UPenn. You can just drop them a line like this:

Hey, my name is X, also been to UPenn, built XYZ before, down to connect if you are hiring. Cheers X

The list of startups with UPenn founders hiring remote roles

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  • Stepful

    15 open roles

    Empowering communities with accessible healthcare careers and staffing solutions.

    UPenn founder: Carl Madi

    • Staff Product Manager, B2B
      Mid-levelb2b product managementproduct strategystakeholder management$191K to $254K

      You should have over 10 years of B2B product management experience, particularly in building and scaling enterprise products. Strong skills in stakeholder management, data analysis, and communication are essential, along with a proven track record in complex operational environments.

      Remote US only.

      Posted

    • Student Success Program Manager
      Mid-leveloperationsprogram coordinationscheduling$63K to $74K

      Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in operations or program coordination, with strong skills in scheduling and communication. Familiarity with tools like Google Sheets and Airtable is preferred, along with a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.

      Remote US only

      Posted

    • Student Success Program Manager
      Mid-levelprogram coordinationworkforce operationsscheduling$63K to $74K

      Requires 3+ years of experience in operations or workforce staffing with proficiency in Google Sheets or Airtable. Must be able to work an EST time zone schedule and thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous startup environments.

      Remote US only; EST hours, Monday-Friday.

      Posted

    • Director, Clinical Strategy
      Director$190K to $220K

      Remote, high-visibility leadership role at a YC-backed healthcare edtech company, partnering across sales, product, and clinical leadership to shape go-to-market strategy and clinical program credibility. Excellent growth potential, meaningful equity, and a mission-driven culture focused on expanding access to healthcare careers.

      Remote US only; 30% travel.

      Posted

    • Director, Clinical Strategy
      Directorclinical strategynursing leadershipstakeholder management$190K to $220K

      Requires 10+ years of clinical nursing experience with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles such as CNO or Director of Nursing. A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is required, with a DNP or relevant certifications preferred.

      Remote US only; travel up to 30%.

      Posted

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  • Vela

    5 open roles

    AI scheduling assistant that truly knows you

    UPenn founder: Gobhanu Sasankar Korisepati

    • Founder's Associate
      FoundingINR 800K to INR 3000K

      An early-stage, YC-backed AI scheduling startup offers a high-growth, hands-on generalist role with direct founder exposure. You will own cross-functional projects, help onboard and support enterprise customers, and optimize day-to-day operations as the company scales. This role provides rapid ownership, a clear path toward leading operations or customer success, and an opportunity to shape product and processes at speed. Remote from India with overlap to US hours; visa restrictions apply (US citizen/visa only).

      Remote India-based; overlap with US hours required (5PM-5AM IST), six days a week.

      Posted

    • Founding Engineer
      Foundingmachine learningevalsai agentsINR 2000K to INR 6000K

      Early-stage, YC-funded AI startup seeking a Founding Engineer to collaborate with founders on building end-to-end AI scheduling agents. The role offers high autonomy, direct impact, and fast shipping to customers, with a culture that values curiosity, strong opinions, and collaboration. Note: visa is restricted to US citizen/visa holders; the team is well-funded and moving fast, with a focus on frontier AI, agent development, and real-world product impact.

      Remote India

      Posted

    • AI Operations Associate
      Mid-levelINR 700K to INR 1200K

      YC-backed AI startup offering fast growth and direct founder access. This role blends high-ownership operations with shaping product playbooks, and includes a six-day paid trial, monthly team lunches, and a clear path to management.

      Remote India only; US citizen/visa required.

      Posted

    • AI Full-Stack Engineer Intern
      Internreactnode.jspostgresqlINR 700K to INR 2500K

      Internship for an AI full-stack engineer focusing on frontend (React/TypeScript) and backend APIs, AI agents, and data pipelines; remote; requires strong TypeScript, Python, and React skills.

      Remote internship; work from anywhere in India; founders accessible.

      Posted

    • Founding AI Full-Stack Engineer I/II
      FoundingreacttypescriptpythonINR 700K to INR 2500K

      Founding AI Full-Stack Engineer responsible for building autonomous AI agents, frontend (React/TypeScript) and backend services, plus scalable infra; requires GenAI knowledge, cloud tools, and strong TS/Python skills.

      Remote within India now; in-person work expected later.

      Posted

  • Deep24

    3 open roles

    AI coach for life guiding education, career, and time.

    UPenn founder: Oliver Zou

    • Marketing Automation Generalist Intern
      Internmarketing automationvideo editingcontent creation

      Candidates should be high-agency, fast learners who are comfortable with unfamiliar tools. High school, early college, and nontraditional candidates are encouraged to apply.

      Remote anywhere

      Posted

    • Design Intern
      Internfigmaai-toolsmobile-design$0K to $0K

      VC-backed Deep24 offers unusually high ownership for an internship: ship real products across multiple consumer apps, build a broad portfolio, and learn end-to-end product design in a fast-paced studio. Work with AI-enabled workflows in a small team, gaining cross-app experience and early-stage product exposure.

      Remote US only or hybrid, depending on fit.

      Posted

    • Founding Engineer
      Founding$120K to $160K

      Early-stage startup with high autonomy and growth potential; backers include General Catalyst and notable angels; opportunity to shape product direction in a tight-knit team.

      Remote US only

      Posted

  • Ophelia

    3 open roles

    Healthcare startup delivering OUD treatment via telehealth.

    UPenn founder: Zack Gray

    • Engineering Manager
      Mid-leveltypescriptreactfirebase$185K to $195K

      Venture-backed healthcare startup; fully remote in the US with opportunities to lead and mentor a small (2-5) full-stack team, influence product direction, and explore AI-driven improvements while delivering impact in opioid use disorder care. Visa sponsorship not available.

      Remote US only

      Posted

    • Software Engineer I
      Mid-levelreactnext.jsnode.js$120K to $130K

      Entry-level full-stack software engineer with 1+ year experience; fully remote in US; needs US work authorization; build healthcare platform using react, next.js, node.js.

      Remote within US; US-based candidates preferred.

      Posted

    • Engineering Manager I
      Mid-leveltypescriptreactfirebase$185K to $195K

      Lead a 2-5 person full-stack team building core web apps in Typescript, React, and Firebase on GCP; drive architecture, mentoring, code quality, and delivery.

      Remote anywhere in the United States; US-only.

      Posted

  • Terrakotta

    3 open roles

    AI platform unlocking CRE deal flow from public records.

    UPenn founder: Kusiima Boswell

    • Product Manager
      Mid-level$90K to $120K

      Join an early-stage, YC-funded AI platform startup focused on helping phone-first sellers. This role offers direct exposure to founders and customers, high ownership, and the chance to shape product strategy with equity and meaningful impact on onboarding and real-world usage.

      Remote US only

      Posted

    • Associate Product Manager
      Mid-level$90K to $120K

      YC-funded startup with a founder-led culture and an ambitious roadmap in AI-driven CRE dealmaking. Remote-friendly across the US; early-stage environment with opportunities to shape product strategy in a small, collaborative team. US citizenship/visa required. An attractive chance to impact customer-focused product development at a fast-growing company.

      Remote US option; eligible from US locations only.

      Posted

    • Technical Customer Success Manager
      Mid-level$80K to $120K

      Hybrid, hands-on Technical CSM role with direct collaboration with founders and engineering; equity and healthcare benefits, clear growth path, and a US citizen/visa only requirement; remote US options available.

      Remote US

      Posted

  • AuthZed

    3 open roles

    AuthZed provides scalable, secure, SpiceDB-backed permissions as a service.

    UPenn founder: Joseph Schorr

    • Sr. Site Reliability Engineer
      Mid-levelsite reliability engineeringsystem designdistributed computing

      Proven experience as an SRE with strong knowledge of networking, cloud infrastructure, and containerization tools like Kubernetes. Proficiency in multiple programming languages and experience with infrastructure-as-code tools is required.

      Remote US, Canada, or Europe; fully remote with flexible schedule across timezones

      Posted

    • Solutions Engineer - U.S. Based
      Mid-levelsolutions engineeringbackend developmentcloud deployment$130K to $160K

      Candidates need at least 3 years of experience in a technical customer-facing role and proficiency in a modern backend language like Go, Python, Java, or Node. A degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred, along with experience in cloud environments and Kubernetes.

      Remote in US, Canada, and Europe; fully remote with domestic travel, typically 3-4 days/mo.

      Posted

    • Enterprise Account Executive
      Mid-level$240K to $300K

      Join a Series A, fully remote startup building SpiceDB with stock options and comprehensive benefits. The role offers high-growth enterprise SaaS sales in a globally distributed team across the US, Canada, and Europe, plus occasional team offsites and a flexible schedule in a fast-paced, collaborative culture.

      Remote US, Canada, and Europe

      Posted

  • Pelica

    2 open roles

    AI operating system for value-based care.

    UPenn founder: Lalit Kundu

    • Machine Learning Engineer
      Mid-levelsqlnosqlmongodb$80K to $150K

      YC-backed healthcare AI startup with fast growth, offering high ownership and the chance to influence healthcare outcomes by joining a team of seasoned engineers and founders; opportunity to work on meaningful problems in value-based care.

      Remote US; on-site in San Francisco, CA optional.

      Posted

    • Full stack software engineer
      Mid-levelawsreacttypescript$80K to $150K

      YC-backed, founder-led team offering high ownership and rapid growth, with the opportunity to influence product direction and system architecture in healthcare technology.

      Remote US allowed; on-site in San Francisco, CA optional.

      Posted

  • Text Blaze

    2 open roles

    Global productivity software company behind Text Blaze.

    UPenn founder: Dan Barak

    • Product Marketing
      Mid-level$80K to $150K

      Growth-oriented role with autonomy to shape the brand and content strategy for a growing, profitable startup with a beloved product. YC-funded; small team; remote-first; emphasis on creativity, storytelling, and data-driven impact.

      Remote US only; US citizen/visa required; Palo Alto office option.

      Posted

    • No AI Summer Internship
      Internjavascriptpythonreact$2K to $5K

      Immersive summer internship to grow junior engineers through hands-on, real-world projects. Highlights include mentorship from founders, a No AI Summer policy to encourage deep learning, global remote collaboration, and clear paths to future senior responsibilities within a YC-funded startup ecosystem.

      Remote worldwide; open to candidates globally; no in-person requirement.

      Posted

  • Freya

    1 open role

    Voice AI call centers for banks, insurance, and enterprises.

    UPenn founders: Tunga Bayrak, Tomas Nepala

    • DevOps Enginer
      Mid-levelkubernetesopenshifthelm$50K to $70K

      YC-funded startup offering bank-grade, on-prem voice AI deployments; work on real-time streaming, GPU-accelerated inference across regulated customers; direct access to founders and rapid growth.

      Remote Turkey only; Istanbul eligible — no US visa sponsorship.

      Posted

  • Benepass

    1 open role

    Fintech for corporate compensation

    UPenn founder: Jaclyn Chen

    • Sr. Product Manager
      Mid-level$150K to $180K

      YC-backed fintech with product-market fit and rapid growth; high-ownership role on a small, autonomous team, strong benefits, and a collaborative culture. US citizen/visa only.

      Remote US only; US citizen/visa required

      Posted

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About Matcha

Matcha is a zero-noise alternative to job boards for remote startup jobs. Instead of scrolling through hundreds of irrelevant postings, you describe your next role once and Matcha reads every job description daily to surface only the roles that actually fit. Matches arrive in a single email, as soon as a relevant role is posted. No UI to check, no notifications, no noise. Because Matcha reads full job descriptions in plain language, there is no limit to what you can filter by: not just the usual dropdowns, but anything you can put into words.

Matcha surfaces fully remote jobs at startups from seed to series A, series B, etc. typically backed by top-tier VCs like a16z, Index Ventures, Y Combinator, Google Ventures, Sequoia, Accel, Khosla Ventures, etc. Roles span software engineering, design, marketing, sales, and more. Open to candidates in Europe, the US, Canada, the UK, Brazil, Latam, APAC, and worldwide.

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You describe what you're looking for in plain language: role, tech stack, team size, things you don't want. Every day, Matcha scans thousands of new remote startup job postings and compares each description against your preferences. Roles that match land in your inbox in a single, zero-noise email within hours of being posted.

Roles are added as soon as they are posted. About 80% of them never appear on LinkedIn.

Yes, all public jobs are covered: workatastartup (YC jobs), Ashby, Greenhouse, and more. Matcha also tracks under-the-radar startups individually, including roles that are not listed anywhere else.

Matcha was built by Fico, a Canadian repeat founder who has spent over a decade building and working at fully distributed startups. He was on the founding team of Roger.ai, a fully distributed startup he helped grow from zero to $5 billion in transaction volume and millions in ARR before it was acquired by NYSE:CPAY, where he served as VP of Engineering for four years, fully remote. Fico has a deep network of remote-first founders and understands this space firsthand.

While looking for a new startup to join, Fico found the experience exhausting: noisy job boards, limited filters, and no way to specify what actually mattered to him. Nothing let him filter the way he wanted. So he built it for himself, shared it with friends, and after seeing how much they loved it, opened it up. The goal: stay open to the right opportunity without the daily grind of checking boards or wading through noise. It takes two minutes over coffee instead of hours.

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