Founding Engineer

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San Francisco, CA, United States
2 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$170,000 - $250,000
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Python (Programming Language) Software Engineering Reinforcement Learning Scripting

Job description

  • Own and deliver core product and infrastructure systems end-to-end, ensuring high performance and scalability.
  • Collaborate directly with founders to define engineering priorities and execution strategies that align with business goals.
  • Engage with enterprise customers to analyze domain workflows and translate them into actionable tasks for agent training environments.
  • Design and implement workflows and internal tools that enhance the efficiency of expert labelers and coding specialists.
  • Make critical decisions that impact product direction, roadmap, and the overall culture of the organization.

Requirements

Software Development, Seed Funding, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Performance Management, Workflow Analysis, Product Planning, Software Engineering, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Resolve Customer Issues, Startup, * 2-5 years of experience in software engineering, with a strong proficiency in Python.

  • Proven ability to build and scale coding environments in response to customer needs.
  • Experience working in a startup environment or with early-stage companies.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a capacity to translate complex requirements into technical solutions.

Preferred

  • Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts, particularly in reinforcement learning.
  • Experience in building internal tools or workflows that support operational efficiency.
  • Previous engagement with enterprise-level clients or projects.

Benefits & conditions

The base salary for this role ranges from $170K to $250K, commensurate with experience. Our client offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing field, along with a collaborative work environment and the chance to work directly with founders.

About the company

We’re representing a dynamic startup focused on developing innovative reinforcement learning environments for training AI models. With a small but passionate team, our client is poised for rapid growth driven by high customer demand. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a foundational team that shapes the future of AI training solutions.

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