Founding Engineer

Founding Engineer

• Title of Role: Founding Engineer
• Location: San Francisco, onsite
• Company Stage of Funding: Venture-Backed — AI
• Office Type: Onsite
• Salary: $150K–$250K

Company Description

We're representing a pioneering venture-backed company in the AI space that is focused on developing innovative thought-to-text technology. This organization is dedicated to transforming how data is processed and utilized, creating impactful solutions that push the boundaries of machine learning and artificial intelligence.

What You Will Do

• Own and enhance the quality of the codebase and machine learning infrastructure, evolving prototype systems into production-ready platforms.
• Build and iterate on training pipelines, evaluation frameworks, and internal tooling to streamline processes.
• Lead technical decisions regarding machine learning algorithms, model training, and infrastructure architecture to ensure robust system performance.
• Rapidly develop machine learning models from inception to deployment, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Ship demo prototypes to effectively showcase model capabilities and engage stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Background

• 2-10 years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on Python.
• Proven experience in machine learning, including familiarity with model training and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to own and scale complex systems from the ground up.
• Passion for coding and a strong desire to work with innovative technologies.

Preferred

• Experience with transitioning prototype systems to production environments.
• Familiarity with building training pipelines and internal tooling for machine learning applications.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary for this role ranges from $150K to $250K, reflecting the candidate's experience and expertise. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving field.