Member of Technical Staff (AI Research Platform)

About the Role

A high-growth AI startup is hiring Member of Technical Staff (2–8 YOE) to build and scale a next-generation AI research platform.

This is a 0→1 product + platform role for engineers who can operate across backend, infrastructure, and product, owning systems end-to-end in a fast-moving environment.

You will work directly on LLM-powered workflows, research agents, and real-time systems, contributing across engineering, product, and design.

What You’ll Do

• Build and ship 0→1 product features across backend and full-stack systems
• Develop LLM-powered workflows (chat, agents, research pipelines)
• Design and scale distributed systems and APIs
• Work on product-heavy features (UX, incentives, data flows, user interactions)
• Collaborate closely with product + design on core platform experience
• Own systems end-to-end — design → build → deploy → iterate
• Contribute to engineering standards, system design, and architecture decisions

Who You Are

• 2–8 years as a full-stack or platform engineer
• Experience at early-stage startups (Seed–Series D) or high-growth environments
• Strong founder-like ownership — operates well in ambiguity

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• Proven track record of building 0→1 systems and shipping production code
• Experience with distributed systems and scalable APIs
• Strong fundamentals in TypeScript (nice-to-have), Python, or similar
• CS degree required
• Clear communicator, able to work cross-functionally

Strong plus:

• Founding engineer or founder background
• Fast promotions / standout performance signals
• Experience building developer tools or technical products

Compensation & Logistics

• Salary: $200,000 – $300,000
• Competitive equity (meaningful for early hires)
• Visa sponsorship (O1, H1B transfer)
• Relocation support available
• 5 days/week in-office (SF)

Interview Process

• Recruiter screen
• Technical interviews
• Onsite (coding + system design + product thinking)
• Fast process (<2 weeks)

Why This Role

• Join a rapidly scaling AI company (~$0 → $10M run-rate in <1 year)
• Work on real AI products used by enterprise customers
• Small, high-talent-density team (ex top-tier tech + trading firms)
• High ownership, direct impact on product and revenue
• Early-stage equity with real upside

Target Profile (Important)

Must have:

• Startup experience OR clear 0→1 ownership
• High engineering bar
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments