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Founding AI Engineer

LlamaIndex Inc.
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/28/2025

Help us build the future of AI!

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Join our team to pioneer the future of Large Language Model (LLM) applications.

Values we look for :

Unwavering Integrity with Purpose : We operate with complete honesty and stay true to our mission. Our work isn't just a job – it's driven by genuine passion and deep alignment with our goals.

Resourceful Innovation : We thrive in any environment, turning constraints into opportunities. Our ability to adapt and find creative solutions with limited resources sets us apart.

Exceptional Drive & Execution : We combine sharp intellect with relentless execution. Smart thinking alone isn't enough – we pride ourselves on turning great ideas into real results.

Elevate & Empower : We believe in collective growth. Success means lifting those around us, sharing knowledge, and helping our teammates reach their full potential.

Deep Expertise : We value and cultivate deep domain knowledge. True innovation comes from mastering our craft and understanding the nuances of our field.

About the Role :

We are seeking an AI Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of LLM application development. In this role, you will work on cutting-edge projects involving Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), agents and more. You will contribute to our open-source frameworks and help develop our enterprise platform.

Responsibilities :

Develop and optimize RAG pipelines, agent architectures, and other LLM-powered systems

Contribute to our open-source Python and Typescript frameworks

Collaborate with the product team to scope and implement new AI / LLM-powered features

Help shape the technical direction and best practices for LLM application development

Stay at the forefront of AI research and incorporate state-of-the-art techniques

Qualifications :

Deep expertise with Python and related ecosystem (Pydantic, Poetry, FastAPI, etc.)

Proven track record of executing with high intensity and delivering results

Experience leading ML stack development at fast-growing startups

Strong understanding of NLP, ML, and LLM fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience building with TypeScript

Significant contributions to top open-source AI / ML projects

Portfolio of impressive AI projects or applications

Competitive programming or olympiad awards demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills

Benefits :

Competitive base salary and equity compensation

Comprehensive medical / dental / vision coverage for you and your family

Unlimited paid time off policy

Daily catered lunch and snacks in the San Francisco office

Professional development and learning opportunities

Location :

We offer a hybrid-friendly culture based out of our downtown San Francisco office.

Pursuant to the SanFrancisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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