Founding AI Frontline Engineer: Deploy & Optimize Hotel Ops

Lance (YC W26); San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering tech company is seeking a Founding Forward Deployed Engineer to launch and manage AI systems in hotels across the U.S. This role involves real-time system deployment, debugging under pressure, and frequent travel. Ideal candidates are strong engineers comfortable with real-world challenges and ready to engage with customers directly. Experience in operating in ambiguous circumstances will set you up for success. This is an operational role that drives revenue and influences product development.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background with a focus on deploying systems.
• Experience in handling real-world, messy systems.
• Willingness to travel frequently is essential.

Responsibilities

• Launch systems at hotels across the U.S.
• Configure and tune AI agents in production.
• Debug real-world failures under pressure.
• Ship fixes and improvements quickly.

Skills

Strong engineering skills

Ability to debug under pressure

Customer interaction

Adaptability to ambiguous situations

Job description

A pioneering tech company is seeking a Founding Forward Deployed Engineer to launch and manage AI systems in hotels across the U.S. This role involves real-time system deployment, debugging under pressure, and frequent travel. Ideal candidates are strong engineers comfortable with real-world challenges and ready to engage with customers directly. Experience in operating in ambiguous circumstances will set you up for success. This is an operational role that drives revenue and influences product development.