hud (YC W25)
Systems Engineer, Infrastructure
hud (YC W25), San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Base pay range
$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr Overview
HUD (YC W25) is developing agentic evals for Computer Use Agents (CUAs) that browse the web. Our CUA Evals framework is the first comprehensive evaluation tool for CUAs. HUD (YC W25) is backed by Y Combinator and works closely with frontier AI labs to provide agent evaluation infrastructure at scale. Our mission is to create detailed evals for a wide range of tasks so AI agents can work effectively in the real world. We’re looking for a
systems/full-stack engineer
to help build out the technical infrastructure that enables comprehensive CUA testing at scale. Responsibilities
Build out HUD's existing CUA evaluation framework Optimize our evaluation infrastructure at scale Experience & Technical Skills
Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Redis, Linux, Python, PostgreSQL Systems design, performance security, CI/CD management experience preferred You May Be a Good Fit If You
Have hands-on experience with scalable infrastructure design and implementation Have contributed to large-scale system architecture projects Built reliable, high-performance distributed systems Worked with containerized applications and orchestration platforms Strong Candidates May Have
Startup experience in early-stage technology companies with ability to work independently in fast-paced environments Strong communication skills for remote collaboration across time zones Familiarity with current AI tools and LLM capabilities Understanding of LLM evaluation frameworks and methodologies Evidence of rapid learning and adaptability in technical environments We prioritize technical aptitude and learning potential over years of experience. Motivated candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all criteria. Team & Company Details
Team Size: ~15 people currently, mostly full-time in-person, but some remote. Our team includes 4 international Olympiad medallists (IOI, ILO, IPhO), serial AI startup founders, and researchers with publications at ICLR, NeurIPS, etc. Company stage: We have received $2 million in seed funding and are scaling profitably to meet demand. Logistics
Employment: Full-time Location: On-site only for now. You can join the team in the San Francisco Bay Area or Singapore, offices. Visa Sponsorship: We provide support for relocation and visas for strong full-time candidates to USA or Singapore. For part-time/contract/internship arrangements, we’ll work fully remote. Timeline: Applications are rolling. The process should involve 2 technical interviews and a 1-week work trial. Due to high volume, we may not actively respond to every application, but feel free to contact us at recruiting@hud.so or elsewhere if we missed your application! Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industries
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$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr Overview
HUD (YC W25) is developing agentic evals for Computer Use Agents (CUAs) that browse the web. Our CUA Evals framework is the first comprehensive evaluation tool for CUAs. HUD (YC W25) is backed by Y Combinator and works closely with frontier AI labs to provide agent evaluation infrastructure at scale. Our mission is to create detailed evals for a wide range of tasks so AI agents can work effectively in the real world. We’re looking for a
systems/full-stack engineer
to help build out the technical infrastructure that enables comprehensive CUA testing at scale. Responsibilities
Build out HUD's existing CUA evaluation framework Optimize our evaluation infrastructure at scale Experience & Technical Skills
Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Redis, Linux, Python, PostgreSQL Systems design, performance security, CI/CD management experience preferred You May Be a Good Fit If You
Have hands-on experience with scalable infrastructure design and implementation Have contributed to large-scale system architecture projects Built reliable, high-performance distributed systems Worked with containerized applications and orchestration platforms Strong Candidates May Have
Startup experience in early-stage technology companies with ability to work independently in fast-paced environments Strong communication skills for remote collaboration across time zones Familiarity with current AI tools and LLM capabilities Understanding of LLM evaluation frameworks and methodologies Evidence of rapid learning and adaptability in technical environments We prioritize technical aptitude and learning potential over years of experience. Motivated candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all criteria. Team & Company Details
Team Size: ~15 people currently, mostly full-time in-person, but some remote. Our team includes 4 international Olympiad medallists (IOI, ILO, IPhO), serial AI startup founders, and researchers with publications at ICLR, NeurIPS, etc. Company stage: We have received $2 million in seed funding and are scaling profitably to meet demand. Logistics
Employment: Full-time Location: On-site only for now. You can join the team in the San Francisco Bay Area or Singapore, offices. Visa Sponsorship: We provide support for relocation and visas for strong full-time candidates to USA or Singapore. For part-time/contract/internship arrangements, we’ll work fully remote. Timeline: Applications are rolling. The process should involve 2 technical interviews and a 1-week work trial. Due to high volume, we may not actively respond to every application, but feel free to contact us at recruiting@hud.so or elsewhere if we missed your application! Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industries
Technology Information and Internet Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at hud (YC W25) by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “System Engineer” roles. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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