> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2212535-founding-cto-ai-engineer-70k-equity-at-iris-os](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2212535-founding-cto-ai-engineer-70k-equity-at-iris-os). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Founding CTO / AI Engineer (€70k + Equity) at IRIS OS - **Company:** Jack & Jill, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $70,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Product Management, Large Language Models, Serverless Computing - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/pecir1lcm9 ## About the Role * Proven AI engineering expertise with hands-on experience shipping LLM-powered products or agentic workflows into production environments. * Previous experience as a founder or a founding engineer who thrives in high-ambiguity environments and can move from MVP to scale rapidly. * Strong product intuition with a preference for friction-free data capture and background intelligence over complex, traditional user interfaces. ## Description * You will build a category-defining AI product that moves the needle on capital allocation, starting by supporting underrepresented female founders across Europe. * Work directly with a second-time founder with a proven track record of raising VC capital, ensuring the vision is backed by deep market insight. * Own the entire technical roadmap and architecture with significant founding equity, evolving from an individual builder into the leader of an engineering organization. What You Will Do * Architect and deploy secure, serverless AI systems that translate complex real-world network behaviors into intelligent, automated fundraising workflows. * Build and iterate on autonomous agents that integrate seamlessly with tools founders use daily, including WhatsApp, email, and mobile platforms. * Implement rigorous AI governance and bias-mitigation frameworks to ensure the platform's matching logic remains fair, transparent, and responsible. ## Related Videos - [Serverless: Past, Present and Future](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/34-serverless-past-present-and-future) - [Creating Industry ready solutions with LLM Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/899-creating-industry-ready-solutions-with-llm-models) - [Edit Your Future: Queerverse Radical AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/909-edit-your-future-queerverse-radical-ai) - [Agentic employees in world's most downloaded FinTech app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100123-agentic-employees-in-world-s-most-downloaded-fintech-app) - [Bringing the power of AI to your application.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1010-bringing-the-power-of-ai-to-your-application) - [.NET Microservices in Azure Container Apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1226-net-microservices-in-azure-container-apps) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [Dev Digest 137 - AI'm not sure about this](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/485-dev-digest-137-ai-m-not-sure-about-this) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix)