AI Product Engineer

Brain Co.

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental, and Vision (100% C)

Paid maternity and paternity leave

401(k)

Daily lunches

Commuter benefits

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Brain Co. in New York is seeking an AI Product Engineer to design, develop, and deploy software that automates real-world problems for governments and industries.

You will work with customers to define specs and build from zero, from elegant front-end interfaces to scalable back-end systems. You will collaborate with ex-founders, government officials, AI researchers, and engineers, wearing many hats across software development, product management, and sales.

Qualifications

Minimum 2+ years of experience with front-end and back-end technologies.
Experience designing and implementing scalable software systems.
Proficiency with React, TypeScript, RESTful APIs, and databases.
Strong foundation in CS fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, and software design.
Comfort working directly with customers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy AI-infused software solutions for real-world problems.
Collaborate with customers to define product specs and build from zero.
Create robust front-end interfaces and scalable back-end architectures.
Build data pipelines and maintain production systems for reliability.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices.

Skills

Frontend and Backend Development

React

Typescript

RESTful APIs

Cloud platforms

Microservices

Data structures & algorithms

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Customer-facing development

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science/Software Engineering/related field

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

About Brain Co.

Brain Co. is an applied AI startup co-founded by Jared Kushner and Elad Gil, and backed by leading Silicon Valley builders including Patrick Collison and Andrej Karpathy.

We are building AI applications for the world’s most important institutions, delivering impact on real-world problems across governments, healthcare systems, and critical industries.

Our progress so far:

Automated construction permitting for a sovereign government → 80% faster, unlocking $375M+ in value
Optimized supply chains for a leading global energy company → 30% lower cost, 99% reliability, preventing $100M+ in losses
Streamlined hospital patient care across national health systems → 40% better outcomes, 80% less admin work

Company momentum:

Raised a $55M Series A from leading investors
Built a team of 70+ AI experts from Tesla, Google DeepMind, NVIDIA, and Databricks

At Brain Co., we focus on applying frontier AI to real institutional challenges, working alongside governments, healthcare systems, and critical industries to modernize how essential services operate.

We are looking for leaders who want to help bring new technology into institutions that impact millions of people.

About The Role

As an AI Product Engineer at Brain Co., you will play a pivotal role in building and deploying state-of-the-art software solutions to automate various real-world problems. You will work directly with the customer to develop the product spec and building from zero. From designing robust front-end interfaces to developing scalable back-end systems, you will turn research breakthroughs into practical solutions for various nation states. This role is your opportunity to make a significant impact by making AI technology both accessible and influential.

In This Role, You Will:

Innovate and Deploy: Design, develop, and deploy advanced software solutions that integrate AI to tackle real-world problems, particularly in automating complex, manual processes in government and industrial sectors. Utilize modern web frameworks, microservices architecture, and cloud computing to build applications that apply AI to intricate optimization challenges.
Make a Big Impact: Interact directly with key customer stakeholders to apply pioneering AI solutions while working alongside experienced ex-founders, government officials/ministers, AI researchers, and engineers. Understand complex business challenges and deliver software solutions powered by AI. Join a dynamic team where ideas are exchanged freely, and creativity flourishes. You will wear many hats: software development, product management, sales, and interpersonal skills.
Optimize and Scale: Build scalable data pipelines, integrate industrial sensor networks, optimize application performance and reliability, and prepare systems for production. Engage in projects including but not limited to optimizing the world's most advanced energy production systems, modernizing core government workflows, or improving patient outcomes in advanced public healthcare systems.
Learn and Lead: Stay abreast of the latest developments in software engineering and AI. Participate in code reviews, share knowledge, and set an example with high‑quality engineering practices. Mentor junior engineers and lead by example.
Make a Difference: Monitor and maintain deployed applications to ensure they continue delivering value across various governments worldwide. Work directly with customer engineers and SMEs to develop and tune applications that optimize their workflows and deliver tangible upside. Your work will directly impact how AI benefits individuals, businesses, and society at large.

You will thrive if you:

Minimum 2+ years of experience and an appetite for working directly with the customer to develop the software spec and build from zero
Experience with front‑end and back‑end technologies, microservices, and cloud platforms
Experience with modern web tooling such as React, Typescript, RESTful APIs, and database management systems
Possess a strong foundation in software design principles, data structures, and algorithms
Exhibit excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to challenges
Enjoy working collaboratively with cross‑functional teams
Thrive in fast‑paced environments where priorities or deadlines may compete.
Eager to own problems end‑to‑end and willing to acquire any necessary knowledge to get the job done
Hold a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field