Applied AI / Backend Engineers

As a member of the founding engineering team at a San Francisco-based stealth startup, you will play a crucial role in redefining how AI engineers build and deploy AI agents. This seed-stage company, backed by top-tier Silicon Valley VCs, is dedicated to empowering developers with intelligent tools that accelerate engineering workflows. Working through RemoteEngine's global EOR platform, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the core product from Day 1. Your work will involve collaborating closely with experienced founders, building foundational systems, and influencing the trajectory of a product designed by engineers for engineers. Expect a fast-paced environment with high ownership, offering you the chance to grow alongside a company at the forefront of AI infrastructure. This unique opportunity allows you to be part of a mission-driven, deeply technical team solving challenging problems in a high-trust environment, all while working fully remote and receiving global support through RemoteEngine. **Key Responsibilities:** - Build and scale backend and applied AI systems. - Work hands-on with open-source frameworks, extending/customizing as needed. - Train and fine-tune models such as LLMs, transformers, CNNs, speech/vision models. - Collaborate closely with the founders on product and technical direction. **Qualifications:** - 3-8 years of experience in backend engineering or applied AI. - An ex-Google/Meta/open-source/startup background is a strong plus. - Still coding hands-on (not just managing). - Strong experience in Python/Go or similar + modern AI/ML frameworks. - Curious, entrepreneurial, and able to thrive in a fast-paced startup. - Big plus: Prior work experience in the US (e.g., MS + OPT, returned due to H-1B), with exposure to Bay Area or New York startup ecosystems. In addition to the exciting responsibilities and qualifications outlined above, you can expect the following benefits: - Highly competitive compensation. - Matching or exceeding current cash compensation (even for Big Tech). - Bonus equity. (Note: No additional details about the company were provided in the job description.),