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Heaven and Hire Recruiting lists this Senior AI Engineer – LLMs & Backend Systems opportunity in san francisco, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Job Title: Founding AI Engineer
Location: San Francisco, CA (On-site; relocation assistance available)
Compensation: $200,000–$400,000 + 0.5%–3% equity
Visa: Sponsorship available for most types
About the Role
We’re hiring a Founding AI Engineer to join our startup’s core team. We are seeking a Founding AI Engineer to help design, build, and launch a multi-agent AI system that will redefine the future of talent evaluation. You’ll join at a pivotal growth stage — our AI-powered platform already serves millions of users and generates strong recurring revenue. This is an opportunity to make a massive impact on both the product and company trajectory from day one.
We’re looking for a builder at heart who thrives in fast-moving environments, takes ownership, and can ship production-ready AI products. You should be equally skilled at architecting large-scale backend systems, fine-tuning LLM-driven workflows, and delivering features that impact millions of users.
Key Responsibilities
Build and scale production AI agents and workflows from 0 → 1 .
Architect large-scale backend systems using Python and TypeScript .
Ship high-impact features quickly, with full ownership of your work.
Leverage AI coding tools (e.g., Cursor , Cloud Code ) to accelerate delivery.
Collaborate directly with founders to shape technical and product direction.
Requirements
2–8 years of software engineering experience, including shipped large-scale LLM/agent systems .
Experience as a founder, founding engineer, or early engineer at a Seed–Series B startup.
Some large-tech experience working on complex, scalable systems.
Strong skills in Python, TypeScript, infrastructure , and LLM/agent system design .
Strong communication skills to explain technical trade-offs.
Proven builder DNA — hackathon wins, notable open-source contributions, or personal projects.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Computer Science, AI, or a related technical field from a top-tier institution .
Track record of successfully delivering products at scale in AI or related fields.
Demonstrated experience using AI developer tools to enhance productivity.
Benefits
Competitive base salary ($200k–$400k) + generous equity (0.5%–3%).
Visa sponsorship available for most types.
Relocation assistance to San Francisco.
Opportunity to define technical strategy and shape a product used by millions.
Work in a high-growth, venture-backed environment with a culture of rapid innovation.
Apply
Apply today by filling out the application. Please contact Imani Tolbér at for immediate consideration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $200,000.00 - $400,000.00 per year
Benefits (Additional)
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Education
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience
software engineering: 2 years (Required)
Python: 2 years (Required)
TypeScript: 2 years (Required)
System design: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Required)
Ability to Relocate
San Francisco, CA 94114: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location
In person
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Worksite address
san francisco, CA, 94199, US
Who can apply
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