TL;DR

Founding Engineer (AI): Build and scale core systems for a highly interactive, AI-powered consumer product with an accent on LLM integration, rapid prototyping, and growth experimentation. Focus on designing scalable architecture, applying AI research, and driving product and go-to-market strategy in a high-autonomy startup environment.

Location: Hybrid in San Francisco, CA, United States

Company

%hirify_global% is a fast-scaling startup redefining emotional technology with a profitable AI-powered virtual companion product backed by elite Silicon Valley investors.

What you will do

Build and scale core systems for an AI-powered consumer product
Prototype and deploy new features and experiments rapidly
Apply latest LLM and AI research directly to the product
Identify and solve technical bottlenecks with scalable solutions
Engage in growth hacking and user behavior experiments
Collaborate cross-functionally to shape roadmap and culture

Requirements

Located in or open to relocating to San Francisco Bay Area
Bachelor’s or higher in Computer Science from top-tier programs preferred
3–5 years hands-on engineering experience (backend, fullstack, or systems)
Strong passion for AI, human-computer interaction, and virtual experiences
Entrepreneurial mindset with product ownership from idea to launch
Experience using AI tools like LLMs and Copilot to enhance output

Nice to have

Experience at early-stage startups or building 0→1 products
Background in consumer AI, social apps, gaming, or emotional tech
Growth experimentation and data-driven feature launch experience
History of side projects, indie apps, or creator work

Culture & Benefits

Direct impact on millions of users
Opportunity to shape future tech stack and company culture
Work with a world-class founder and lean, talented team
Join a profitable startup with real product-market fit
Backed by top-tier investors providing resources and mentorship