Founding AI Engineer (Senior/Staff) - VC Backed Startups
About The Position
Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Founding AI Engineer Roles at VC-Backed Startups. This is not an application for a specific job, but a way to get on the radar of VC-backed startups that are actively hiring AI/ML talent. SignalFire partners with top early-stage startups shaping the future of technology across various sectors. We are looking to connect with exceptional Founding AI Engineers excited about joining high-growth startups as core technical leaders. By joining SignalFire’s Talent Network, your profile will be shared with our portfolio companies, providing visibility into exclusive early-stage opportunities.
Requirements
- 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)
Nice To Haves
- Startup experience or an interest in early-stage environments is a plus
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
