Founding Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Founding Engineer (AI): Architecting and launching the foundational backend infrastructure powering an AI platform with an accent on robust, scalable, and secure distributed systems. Focus on overseeing cloud infrastructure, CI/CD workflows, and monitoring tools, championing automation and operational excellence.

Location: On Site San Francisco

Salary $200-225k

Company

Our client is on a mission is to bring clarity to the often opaque world of Artificial Intelligence.

What you will do

• Architect, implement, and launch the foundational backend infrastructure powering their platform
• Build and sustain robust, scalable, and secure distributed systems designed to meet high-throughput demands
• Oversee cloud infrastructure, CI/CD workflows, and monitoring tools—championing automation and a culture of operational excellence

Requirements

• 2–3 years of hands-on experience in software engineering, with a strong history of developing, deploying, and maintaining sophisticated backend systems
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics; candidates with a Master’s or PhD are encouraged to apply
• Advanced proficiency in Python, with solid grounding in systems-level programming concepts
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, API development, and data pipeline design for enterprise-scale platforms
• Background in machine learning and MLOps, with experience building and deploying ML infrastructure to production environments considered a major plus

Culture & Benefits

• World-Class Team: Join a small, deeply technical, and passionate team with roots at top US universities and backing from top-tier investors.
• Premium Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, and the resources you need to do your best work.