Recruiting from Scratch
Member of Technical Staff, Applied Engineering - Government
Recruiting from Scratch, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Who is Recruiting from Scratch:
Recruiting from Scratch is a specialized talent firm dedicated to helping companies build exceptional teams. We partner closely with our clients to deeply understand their needs, then connect them with top-tier candidates who are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for the company's culture and vision. Our mission is simple: place the best people in the right roles to drive long-term success for both clients and candidates.
https://www.recruitingfromscratch.com/
Title of Role:
Member of Technical Staff, Applied Engineering - Government Location:
Palo Alto, CA Company Stage of Funding:
Late-Stage Venture / Well-Funded Startup Office Type:
Onsite, 5 Days/Week Salary:
$180,000 - $440,000 + Equity Company Description
Our client is a highly ambitious, well-funded technology company at the forefront of artificial intelligence. The organization's mission is to build systems that push the boundaries of scientific discovery and deliver cutting-edge AI solutions to critical real-world challenges. Backed by billions in venture funding, the company operates with a startup mindset-small, fast-moving teams, direct ownership, and minimal bureaucracy-while also benefiting from the scale and resources of a global leader in AI research and deployment.
This is a rare opportunity to join a team tackling some of the most impactful problems in AI, particularly within government and enterprise environments, where security, reliability, and measurable outcomes are paramount. What You Will Do
As a Member of Technical Staff, Applied Engineering, you will act as a hands-on builder and strategic partner for high-stakes AI projects. You'll collaborate directly with government and enterprise stakeholders to scope, design, and deploy solutions powered by large-scale language models and related AI technologies.
Day-to-day responsibilities include: Developing and enhancing AI-driven applications tailored to mission-critical use cases. Partnering with customers to identify challenges, gather requirements, and deliver scalable, secure solutions. Designing evaluation frameworks, benchmarking models, and fine-tuning systems to meet performance and compliance standards. Building internal developer tools, SDKs, and automation pipelines to streamline workflows. Driving rapid iteration, testing, and deployment in fast-paced, regulated environments. Translating complex technical insights into actionable strategies for diverse stakeholders. Ideal Candidate Background
The strongest candidates will bring: 2+ years of professional software engineering experience in secure, high-reliability, or regulated environments. Proven track record of delivering AI/ML-powered products or infrastructure. Strong coding ability in Python and/or TypeScript, with a focus on building robust and scalable systems. Solid academic or practical background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical fields. Experience working closely with customers or end-users to tailor technical solutions. Ability to thrive in fast-changing, ambiguous environments while maintaining a focus on shipping high-quality work. Preferred Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Pulumi or Terraform. Experience tuning, deploying, or operating large language models (LLMs). Exposure to enterprise or government AI/ML applications. Strong communication skills for interfacing with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Compensation and Benefits Salary:
$180,000 - $440,000 (commensurate with experience) Equity:
Meaningful ownership with long-term upside potential Benefits:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement savings plans; generous PTO; and other perks aligned with top-tier technology employers. Work Environment:
Onsite in Palo Alto, CA, with direct exposure to high-level technical leadership and the opportunity to make outsized contributions on a small, high-velocity team.
This role is designed for builders who want to operate at the cutting edge of AI, delivering solutions with real-world impact in some of the most important and challenging domains today.
Recruiting from Scratch is a specialized talent firm dedicated to helping companies build exceptional teams. We partner closely with our clients to deeply understand their needs, then connect them with top-tier candidates who are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for the company's culture and vision. Our mission is simple: place the best people in the right roles to drive long-term success for both clients and candidates.
https://www.recruitingfromscratch.com/
Title of Role:
Member of Technical Staff, Applied Engineering - Government Location:
Palo Alto, CA Company Stage of Funding:
Late-Stage Venture / Well-Funded Startup Office Type:
Onsite, 5 Days/Week Salary:
$180,000 - $440,000 + Equity Company Description
Our client is a highly ambitious, well-funded technology company at the forefront of artificial intelligence. The organization's mission is to build systems that push the boundaries of scientific discovery and deliver cutting-edge AI solutions to critical real-world challenges. Backed by billions in venture funding, the company operates with a startup mindset-small, fast-moving teams, direct ownership, and minimal bureaucracy-while also benefiting from the scale and resources of a global leader in AI research and deployment.
This is a rare opportunity to join a team tackling some of the most impactful problems in AI, particularly within government and enterprise environments, where security, reliability, and measurable outcomes are paramount. What You Will Do
As a Member of Technical Staff, Applied Engineering, you will act as a hands-on builder and strategic partner for high-stakes AI projects. You'll collaborate directly with government and enterprise stakeholders to scope, design, and deploy solutions powered by large-scale language models and related AI technologies.
Day-to-day responsibilities include: Developing and enhancing AI-driven applications tailored to mission-critical use cases. Partnering with customers to identify challenges, gather requirements, and deliver scalable, secure solutions. Designing evaluation frameworks, benchmarking models, and fine-tuning systems to meet performance and compliance standards. Building internal developer tools, SDKs, and automation pipelines to streamline workflows. Driving rapid iteration, testing, and deployment in fast-paced, regulated environments. Translating complex technical insights into actionable strategies for diverse stakeholders. Ideal Candidate Background
The strongest candidates will bring: 2+ years of professional software engineering experience in secure, high-reliability, or regulated environments. Proven track record of delivering AI/ML-powered products or infrastructure. Strong coding ability in Python and/or TypeScript, with a focus on building robust and scalable systems. Solid academic or practical background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical fields. Experience working closely with customers or end-users to tailor technical solutions. Ability to thrive in fast-changing, ambiguous environments while maintaining a focus on shipping high-quality work. Preferred Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Pulumi or Terraform. Experience tuning, deploying, or operating large language models (LLMs). Exposure to enterprise or government AI/ML applications. Strong communication skills for interfacing with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Compensation and Benefits Salary:
$180,000 - $440,000 (commensurate with experience) Equity:
Meaningful ownership with long-term upside potential Benefits:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement savings plans; generous PTO; and other perks aligned with top-tier technology employers. Work Environment:
Onsite in Palo Alto, CA, with direct exposure to high-level technical leadership and the opportunity to make outsized contributions on a small, high-velocity team.
This role is designed for builders who want to operate at the cutting edge of AI, delivering solutions with real-world impact in some of the most important and challenging domains today.