We're looking for an exceptional engineer to work on complex, unstructured problems using AI and build systems that don't have existing playbooks. This role requires 5-7 years of experience and a strong background in AI and high-signal dev tools. The ideal candidate will thrive in ambiguity and love solving hard problems end-to-end.
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🚀 Hiring: Founding Engineer (AI / Systems)
We’re looking for an exceptional engineer to work on complex, unstructured problems using AI and build systems that don’t have existing playbooks. If you thrive in ambiguity and love solving hard problems end-to-end, this role is for you.
💰 Salary: $250,000 – $400,000 per year
📍 Location: San Francisco, CA (In-person)
🕒 Experience Level: 5–7 years
🔧 What You’ll Do
Build AI-driven systems to solve complex production problems
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Design and develop tools for debugging, observability, and automation
Work across backend, infrastructure, and intelligent systems
Tackle ambiguous problems and create solutions from first principles
Own projects end-to-end with high autonomy
✅ Requirements
Level 3 autonomy — operates independently without being managed
1+ years using AI to solve complex, unstructured problems
Strong communication — simplifies complex ideas clearly
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Demonstrable evidence of exceptional ability (“edge”)
Background in high-signal dev tools or AI environments
Based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco
⭐ Preferred Background
Experience at xAI, Affirm (pre-2021), Cursor, Ramp, Retool, Perplexity, DataDog, Sentry, or similar
Built real-world AI solutions for hard problems (not just pipelines or fine-tuning)
Curious builder mindset — learns by doing
Grit, courage, and ability to operate outside comfort zone
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Strong product thinking — understands systems end-to-end
Able to estimate and execute projects with high confidence
🎁 Perks & Benefits
Competitive salary + equity
Full relocation support
Health, vision, and dental insurance
401k and flexible time off
If you're excited about solving problems no one has solved before and building from zero to one, feel free to apply or reach out! 🚀
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