Founding AI Engineer - VC Backed Startups (Senior/Staff)
Description For Founding AI Engineer - VC Backed Startups (Senior/Staff)
SignalFire is seeking exceptional Founding AI Engineers to join their portfolio of innovative startups as core technical leaders. This unique opportunity connects talented engineers with VC-backed startups shaping the future of technology across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, and enterprise SaaS sectors.
As a Founding AI Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of building and deploying cutting-edge AI/ML solutions. The role demands expertise in designing and implementing machine learning models, developing scalable data pipelines, and optimizing AI systems for production environments. You'll work directly with founders to shape AI strategy and lead the development of AI-powered products.
The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of experience in machine learning or applied AI, with strong Python skills and proficiency in modern ML frameworks. You should be comfortable with big data tools, cloud environments, and MLOps practices. You'll have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technologies including TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX, and various cloud services.
This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $170K to $250K, plus equity, reflecting the senior/staff level responsibility. Based in NYC with a hybrid work arrangement, you'll be part of shaping the future of AI applications across various industries. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about startup environments and wanting to make a significant impact in the AI space.
Join SignalFire's Talent Network to get visibility into exclusive early-stage opportunities and connect directly with innovative startups that are pushing the boundaries of AI technology.
Responsibilities For Founding AI Engineer - VC Backed Startups (Senior/Staff)
- Designing, developing, and deploying machine learning (ML) and deep learning models
- Building scalable data pipelines for preprocessing, feature engineering, and model training
- Optimizing and deploying AI models for real-time and batch processing
- Working closely with founders to align AI strategies with product and business goals
- Researching and integrating state-of-the-art AI methodologies
- Developing and optimizing RAG pipelines, agent architectures, and LLM-powered systems
Requirements For Founding AI Engineer - VC Backed Startups (Senior/Staff)
- 3+ years of experience in machine learning, deep learning, or applied AI
- Strong Python skills with frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX
- Experience with big data tools (Apache Spark, Kafka, Hadoop) and MLOps platforms
- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Startup experience or an interest in early-stage environments is a plus
Benefits For Founding AI Engineer - VC Backed Startups (Senior/Staff)
- Equity
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