Founding AI Engineer (San Francisco)

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

We're looking for a Founding AI Engineer who loves solving complex problems. As a member of the team, you'll lead the development and optimisation of our core AI agents specifically designed for testing and monitoring of conversational agents. You will collaborate directly with the founders and the customers to shape product direction and technological innovation.
Responsibilities

• Design, build, and refine AI-driven tools for testing, benchmarking, and monitoring conversational agents.
• Develop scalable pipelines and evaluation methods for LLMs and conversational AI.
• Research and experimentation to continuously enhance AI performance and accuracy.
• Implement robust systems for real-time monitoring, feedback loops, and model optimization.
• Optimize AI deployments to ensure high reliability in production environments.
• Engage directly with customers to understand challenges and incorporate user feedback into tool improvements.
  

Minimum Requirements

• Strong problem-solving skills with a passion for innovation.
• 1+ years experience as an AI Engineer
• Proficiency with Python
• Hands-on experience building and deploying AI applications in production.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous startup experience or experience working in high-impact, autonomous roles.
• Background in AI evaluation methods, benchmarking frameworks, or observability tools.
  

Why Join Cekura?

• Opportunity to shape cutting-edge AI applications in conversational technology.
• High-impact role with significant ownership and autonomy from day one.
• Collaborate closely with a dedicated founding team and influence strategic direction.
• Competitive salary, meaningful equity stake, and an environment where we are solving complex and fun problems.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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