Founding AI Engineer

Join us and help shape the future of AI by architecting next-generation knowledge systems.

Values we look for:

• Unwavering Integrity with Purpose: We operate with complete honesty and stay true to our mission. Our work isn't just a job -- it's driven by genuine passion and deep alignment with our goals.

• Resourceful Innovation: We thrive in any environment, turning constraints into opportunities. Our ability to adapt and find creative solutions with limited resources sets us apart.

• Exceptional Drive & Execution: We combine sharp intellect with relentless execution. Smart thinking alone isn't enough -- we pride ourselves on turning great ideas into real results.

• Elevate & Empower: We believe in collective growth. Success means lifting those around us, sharing knowledge, and helping our teammates reach their full potential.

• Deep Expertise: We value and cultivate deep domain knowledge. True innovation comes from mastering our craft and understanding the nuances of our field.

About the Role:

We are seeking an AI Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of LLM application development. In this role, you will work on cutting-edge projects involving Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), agents and more. You will contribute to our open-source frameworks and help develop our enterprise platform.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize RAG pipelines, agent architectures, and other LLM-powered systems

• Contribute to our open-source Python and Typescript frameworks

• Collaborate with the product team to scope and implement new AI/LLM-powered features

• Help shape the technical direction and best practices for LLM application development

• Stay at the forefront of AI research and incorporate state-of-the-art techniques

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience

• Deep expertise with Python and related ecosystem (Pydantic, Poetry, FastAPI, etc.)

• Proven track record of executing with high intensity and delivering results

• Experience leading ML stack development at fast-growing startups

• Strong understanding of NLP, ML, and LLM fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience building with TypeScript

• Significant contributions to top open-source AI/ML projects

• Portfolio of impressive AI projects or applications

• Competitive programming or olympiad awards demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills

Location:

We offer a hybrid-friendly culture based out of our downtown San Francisco office.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary and equity compensation

• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage for you and your family

• Unlimited paid time off policy

• Daily catered lunch and snacks in the San Francisco office

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies

• Collaborative and innovative work environment

• Professional development and learning opportunities

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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