Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Alpha Associates Recruitment; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 149,998 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full healthcare coverage

Unlimited PTO

Freedom to experiment and innovate

Job summary

A leading startup in AI development is seeking a Mid-Senior AI Engineer in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of software engineering experience, with proficiency in Python, TypeScript, and Next.js. You will inspire developers by creating innovative projects and work closely with users to build impactful AI tools. This role offers a dynamic work environment with full healthcare coverage and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a software engineer, ideally in startups.
• Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, and Next.js.
• Experience building AI products or AI agents.

Responsibilities

• Inspire developers by creating example projects.
• Take projects from concept to completion.
• Work closely with users to enhance products.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

Next.js

AI Agents

Prompt Engineering

Job description

Overview

Our client is a fast-growing Series A startup building the next hyperscaler for AI agents. With $32M+ raised since 2023, 7-figure revenue, and top-tier AI customers, they’re shaping the future of developer tools for AI.

The Role

You’ll inspire developers with what’s possible on the platform, creating example projects and experimental initiatives. You’ll take projects from 0 → 1, from small demos to larger tools like Fragments or AI Analyst. This role requires creativity, ownership, and a passion for building impactful AI products.

Candidate Requirements

• 3+ years as a software engineer, ideally in startups (Seed–Series B)
• Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, and Next.js
• Experience building AI products, LLM-powered tools, or AI agents
• Strong attention to detail and product sense
• Excited to work closely with users and take ownership of product areas
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, in-person San Francisco environment (4 days on-site)

What’s On Offer

• Full healthcare, vision, and dental coverage
• Unlimited PTO
• Freedom to experiment, innovate, and lead projects

Python, TypeScript, Next.js, AI Agents, RAG, Prompt Engineering

This is a fantastic opportunity for a builder-type engineer who wants to shape the future of AI tools while working in a highly dynamic, fast-moving startup environment.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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