AI Engineer (Staff/Principal) (Proptech)

TL;DR

AI Engineer (Staff/Principal) (Proptech/Python): Building an AI workspace for document-heavy real estate industries with an accent on advanced data extraction and workflow automation. Focus on developing agentic content generation and solving complex enterprise document management challenges.

Location: Hybrid, New York

Salary: $100,000–$300,000 per annum + equity

Company

hirify.global is a seed-stage startup automating complex document tasks and extracting insights for the real estate sector using generative AI.

What you will do

• Architect and implement scalable AI solutions to meet unique enterprise customer needs.
• Own the complete lifecycle of core product capabilities from initial discovery to deployment and adoption.
• Lead development of advanced data extraction systems and multi-step agentic content generation.
• Collaborate with product and commercial teams to translate customer requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Mentor other engineers and help establish engineering best practices within the team.
• Leverage AI coding tools like Claude Code, Cursor, and Copilot to maximize productivity.

Requirements

• Proven experience in high-growth startups or fast-paced tech environments.
• Strong Python skills with a track record of shipping customer-facing features on critical paths.
• Experience building and maintaining high-quality APIs and integrations.
• Proficiency with AI coding assistance tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code).
• Must be based in or able to work hybrid in New York.
• Exceptional communication abilities for explaining complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Nice to have

• Past experience in real estate, law, or finance.
• Background with robust software testing and deployment practices.
• Experience with component-based system design and microservices.
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with meaningful equity on a standard vesting schedule.
• Tailored support for life's challenges, including IVF, gender-affirming care, and ADHD diagnosis.
• Meaningful parental leave policies.
• Culture based on the principles: Own It, Ship It, and Don't Be Boring.
• Emphasis on intellectual honesty, personal growth, and innovation.

Hiring process

• CV submission with answers to introductory questions.
• Initial fit call with the CTO.
• Live technical task and competency interview.
• In-person culture fit interview with founders and team, or an optional paid one-week trial.