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Founding Engineer

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Description

We are looking for a Founding Engineer, someone who doesn't just write code but builds the engine of a high-growth start-up.


Responsibilities:

  • Architect and Ship: Build end-to-end features using Python and Angular.
  • Engine for AI: Collaborate on LLM orchestration, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and deploying models that power our AI researchers.
  • Scalable Infra: Design and maintain backend services, data pipelines, and integrations using Flask and MongoDB.
  • UI/UX Strategy: Create high-fidelity, scalable frontends that make complex AI insights easy to digest.
  • Product Ownership: Take total ownership of the product lifecycle from a rough sketch to a production-ready feature.


Requirements:

  • Experience: Minimum 2+ years of full-time, full-stack experience in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Modern Tooling: You are a power user of Cursor (or similar AI-augmented tools) to build and iterate at 10x speed.
  • Stack Proficiency: Expert-level skills in Python, Angular, and MongoDB.
  • Problem Solving: Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to work autonomously in a fully remote setup.
  • Communication: Ability to distill complex technical architecture into clear, actionable ideas.


Who will succeed in this role:

  • You are ambitious and want to scale software products from 0 to 1 You probably want to start your own company at some point in the future
  • Strong ownership - you are high agency and can find solutions to any problem you face, whether clever out of the box or brute force
  • High rate of output - you get a lot of shit done fast without sacrificing quality. You believe in what we are doing.


Good to Have:

  • AI/ML Curiosity: Familiarity with machine learning concepts and LLM APIs is a massive plus.
  • Builder DNA: A history of "shipping stuff, " whether it's side projects, college apps, or open-source contributions.
  • Startup Grit: Previous experience in a high-pressure, early-stage environment.

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