Location: San Francisco, CA (Onsite, 5 days/week)
Founding AI Engineer responsible for building core AI systems that analyze and improve engineering team productivity. This is a ground-floor role with full ownership of AI systems, working directly with founders to define product direction and technical architecture.
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Design and build AI systems that analyze how engineering teams work, focusing on productivity, collaboration, and output quality
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Develop systems that generate actionable insights for engineering teams without relying on vanity metrics
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Own full AI development lifecycle from system design through production deployment and iteration
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Establish processes and standards to accelerate future AI feature development
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Work directly with founders to translate customer needs into shipped AI features
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Build scalable systems that improve engineering outcomes across large user bases
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Continuously iterate based on real customer feedback and product usage
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Strong engineering fundamentals with ability to solve complex technical problems independently
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Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving startup environments
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Commitment to continuous improvement and growth as an engineer
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Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
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Empathy for end users and ability to build user-centered AI products