Founding AI Engineer — Build Real-Time Platform (SF)

Nerve, Inc.

San Francisco (CA)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A tech startup in San Francisco is seeking a founding engineer who is passionate about building and scaling an AI-powered platform. You will own projects from conception to delivery and work closely with the founders. The ideal candidate has 2-6 years of experience, a strong foundation in Python and full stack development, and enjoys tackling challenging problems. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the company's culture and direction while working in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

  • 2-6 years of engineering experience with a focus on full stack development.
  • Experience with Python and async systems.
  • Ability to ship user interfaces using React, Next.js, and Tailwind.

Responsibilities

  • Own big projects end-to-end from idea to shipped product.
  • Build and scale an AI-powered platform.
  • Tackle interesting problems related to real-time AI integrations.
  • Help shape company culture and direction.

Skills

Python
React
Next.js
Tailwind
Asynchronous programming

Job description

A tech startup in San Francisco is seeking a founding engineer who is passionate about building and scaling an AI-powered platform. You will own projects from conception to delivery and work closely with the founders. The ideal candidate has 2-6 years of experience, a strong foundation in Python and full stack development, and enjoys tackling challenging problems. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the company's culture and direction while working in a dynamic environment.
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