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AI Platform Engineer, Founding Team

Recruiting From Scratch
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2025
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AI Platform Engineer

Location: San Francisco, CA
Company Stage of Funding: Early-stage startup (Series A/B)
Office Type: Hybrid (M-Th in office)
Salary: $160,000 - $260,000 Competitive Equity

Company Description

Our client is a dynamic, fast-growing startup revolutionizing the logistics industry through cutting-edge AI automation solutions. With a small but mighty team of engineering, product, and sales professionals, they're building an innovative platform that's transforming how logistics companies handle complex back-office operations. Their AI-driven agentic workflows are designed to augment human capabilities, streamlining processes and delivering unprecedented efficiency for their rapidly expanding customer base.

What You Will Do

  • Design, build, and scale AI platforms leveraging technologies like OpenAI and Langchain to develop intelligent automation solutions
  • Create and optimize robust cloud-based infrastructure ensuring high availability, performance, and security
  • Develop seamless integrations with logistics systems to reduce latency and scale user adoption
  • Build efficient data pipelines and APIs that facilitate AI-driven automation across high-volume workflows
  • Collaborate directly with a small, high-impact team to take products from 0-1 and scale them effectively
  • Architect systems capable of growing from 100 to tens of thousands of users

Ideal Candidate Background

  • 3 years of experience in full-stack engineering with demonstrated platform & product design capabilities
  • Track record of building and shipping 0-1 products either as a founder or early employee of a fast-growing startup
  • Experience in both high-growth startups and enterprise companies with strong engineering cultures
  • Proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Experience designing and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure, APIs, and data pipelines for AI-driven automation
  • CS Degree from a top university (or equivalent experience in top companies or successful startups)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with LangChain or building AI platforms on top of LLMs
  • Notable side projects or active GitHub contributions
  • Founder or founding engineer experience
  • Passion for AI-driven automation and solving complex engineering challenges

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive salary range: $160,000 - $260,000 based on experience
  • Attractive equity package
  • Opportunity to make significant impact in a small, growing team
  • Work directly with company leadership
  • Be part of transforming an entire industry through cutting-edge AI technology
  • Fast-paced environment with rapid growth potential
  • Chance to shape product direction and company culture

Ready to build the future of logistics through AI? Our recruiting team is excited to connect with innovative engineers who are passionate about creating transformative technology. Join a team where your contributions will have immediate and meaningful impact!

Salary : $160,000 - $260,000

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