AI Systems Engineer
Build the Systems That Make AI Real
Mission
You will take early-stage AI agents and turn them into robust, high-performance systems running on PowerNodes.
You own:
System correctness → performance → reliability
About PAI3 Network
We are building a decentralised AI network where all inference runs locally.
No cloud.
No central control.
Just secure, private AI systems.
How We Work
You will:
Use Cursor + Claude to build systems
Operate in an AI-first engineering model
Optimise inference and agent behaviour
Work on local, edge-based systems
You will NOT:
Rely on Kubernetes, Docker, or cloud pipelines
Build traditional backend systems
Core Responsibilities
System Engineering
Turn agents into reliable systems
Optimise execution and inference
AI Model Work
Work with PyTorch, LoRA, QLoRA when needed
Optimise models for local execution
Agent Orchestration
Use LangChain / LangGraph
Design stable, multi-step workflows
Integration
Build APIs and bindings to real systems
Ensure clean system interaction
What We Expect
Strong engineering fundamentals
Experience building AI systems
Comfort working with AI-assisted development
Ability to operate without rigid structure
Why Join
You will help build infrastructure that changes who controls AI.
IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING
This is a 1099 independent contractor position. Full-time on-site presence at our Cary, NC office is required — remote and hybrid arrangements are not available. Only candidates who are US Citizens or Green Card holders (Permanent Residents) will be considered. OPT, STEM OPT, F-1, and H-1B visas are not compatible with a 1099 contract and will not be accepted.
Pay: $42,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
