Founding AI Engineer — Shape Cutting-Edge AI Products

Worktrace

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Top-of-market salary and equity
Visa sponsorship
Generous health and dental insurance
Unlimited PTO
401K

Job summary

An innovative AI startup in San Francisco is seeking a Founding Engineer to help turn ambitious product visions into reality. In this role, you'll collaborate with teams to rapidly prototype and deliver cutting-edge AI solutions. Ideal candidates will have experience in machine learning and a passion for building user-facing products. The company offers top salary, equity, and benefits like unlimited PTO and visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

  • Must have experience with machine learning and/or data pipelines.
  • Proven ability to rapidly build user-facing products.
  • Uncompromising standards of excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Research and Design to create new AI applications.
  • Rapidly prototype product ideas.
  • Set standards for talent and culture in engineering.

Skills

Product development
Machine learning
Data pipelines
Rapid prototyping
Leadership

Job description

An innovative AI startup in San Francisco is seeking a Founding Engineer to help turn ambitious product visions into reality. In this role, you'll collaborate with teams to rapidly prototype and deliver cutting-edge AI solutions. Ideal candidates will have experience in machine learning and a passion for building user-facing products. The company offers top salary, equity, and benefits like unlimited PTO and visa sponsorship.
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