Founding AI Engineer

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

LLMs
NLP
orchestration tools
ML/AI
Python
Strong backend design
postgre SQL
AWS deployments
CI/CD
Next.js
React
Typescript
Publications in AI/ML research
start-up or fast growth company experience

Job Details

Role Summary
We re looking for a Founding AI Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of LLM-driven synthetic user simulations. This role combines AI research with production-grade engineering ideal for someone who can prototype new ideas and ship scalable, reliable systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect and build AI-powered synthetic user simulations integrated with our interview platform

  • Deploy and maintain ML systems with clear business impact

  • Develop and optimize backend APIs and databases (PostgreSQL)

  • Manage AWS infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines

  • Collaborate across product and research teams to deliver production-ready features

  • Ensure system scalability, reliability, and privacy compliance

Required Qualifications

  • 4+ years in ML/AI engineering or a relevant PhD with applied research experience

  • Proven track record of deploying ML models with real-world impact

  • Deep expertise in LLMs, NLP, and orchestration tools (e.g. agents, TTS/STT, vector search)

  • Advanced Python skills and backend/API development experience

  • Strong experience with AWS deployments and CI/CD

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

  • Thrive in fast-paced, high-ownership environments

  • Based in NYC; able to work in-person 3 5 days/week

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in synthetic users, simulations, or digital twins

  • Full-stack skills: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Docker/Kubernetes

  • Published AI/ML research or substantial academic projects

  • Experience in startups or high-growth tech environments

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