Founding Engineer, Applied AI

About the Role

Join an early engineering team building AI systems that automate complex hardware engineering workflows. You will own work from architecture through production, partnering with customers and engineers to develop reliable tools for manufacturers.

What You'll Do

• Design and build core workflows and infrastructure for AI agents used in hardware engineering.

• Develop context management, indexing, and post-training systems for complex engineering data.

• Build AI agents and machine learning models that interpret and work with design data in enterprise toolchains.

• Collaborate with customers and teammates to deliver intuitive workflows that are reliable in production.

• Prototype ideas, validate them with users, and ship improvements from concept through deployment.

• Help shape engineering culture, architecture, and product direction as an early team member.

What We're Looking For

• Two to six years of experience in applied machine learning, backend engineering, or AI infrastructure, or exceptional new graduates with strong fundamentals.

• Strong familiarity with LLM architectures and current agent research.

• Experience building production ML or AI systems, including practical search and information retrieval experience.

• Strong Python skills and hands-on experience with PyTorch, Hugging Face, and Weights & Biases.

• A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, machine learning, or an equivalent field.

• Experience with geometric data, CAD systems, or impactful AI research is a plus.

• A builder mindset, ability to move quickly from idea to production, and care for customer experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary range: $180,000 to $250,000. Visa sponsorship is available.

Location

This is an on-site role based in Los Angeles, California.