AI - Lead Founding Engineer

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years specifically in AI/ML or Agentic AI systems
• Deep experience with LLMs, embeddings, vector search, knowledge graphs, and RAG/GraphRAG pipelines
• Strong programming expertise in Python (LangChain, Haystack, FastAPI), and modern backend frameworks
• Hands-on cloud experience across AWS, Azure, GCP or multi-cloud strategies; familiarity with FinOps is a plus
• Hands‑on experience with AI frameworks: LangChain, Hugging Face, OpenAI/Anthropic, Autogen, Semantic Kernel.
  
  
• Proven track record in designing and scaling distributed microservices, serverless functions, and CI/CD workflows.
  
  
• Familiarity with AI‑augmented developer tools (Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, Tabnine).
  
  
• Strong understanding of cloud billing, performance tuning, telemetry, and cost drivers
• Prior experience building agent orchestration systems, AI copilots, or autonomous workflows preferred
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate vision into scalable systems

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and founder-level equity package (stock options) with a cliff + vesting schedule
• Cutting‑edge AI research and production challenges, opportunity to lead the AI architecture for a high-growth startup in stealth
• Collaborative culture that values innovation and continuous learning
• Access to an elite network of FinOps experts, cloud architects, and AI advisors
• Professional development stipend and mentorship opportunities