Founding AI Engineer

David Joseph & Company
San Francisco, CA, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$140,000.0 - $165,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Software Deployment User-Centered Design Build Management

Job description

Founding AI Engineer responsible for building core AI systems that analyze and improve engineering team productivity. This is a ground-floor role with full ownership of AI systems, working directly with founders to define product direction and technical architecture., * Design and build AI systems that analyze how engineering teams work, focusing on productivity, collaboration, and output quality

  • Develop systems that generate actionable insights for engineering teams without relying on vanity metrics
  • Own full AI development lifecycle from system design through production deployment and iteration
  • Establish processes and standards to accelerate future AI feature development
  • Work directly with founders to translate customer needs into shipped AI features
  • Build scalable systems that improve engineering outcomes across large user bases
  • Continuously iterate based on real customer feedback and product usage

Requirements

Do you have experience in Human-centered design?, * Strong engineering fundamentals with ability to solve complex technical problems independently

  • Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving startup environments
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and growth as an engineer
  • Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Empathy for end users and ability to build user-centered AI products

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