Founding Software Engineer
People In AIUSA3w ago
Engineeringremotecurated-jd
Job description
Founding Software Engineer at People In AI.
About the role
People In AI is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join as the fourth member of the engineering team. You will design and implement the core backend architecture and AI infrastructure that powers our automated business workflow platform.
Key facts
What you'll do
- Architect and maintain backend services, APIs, and platform infrastructure.
- Create scalable systems to support AI-driven automation and data processing.
- Build product features utilizing LLMs, prompt orchestration, and AI frameworks.
- Enhance the shared intelligence platform for better reliability and speed.
- Collaborate with founders and product leadership to translate user feedback into production code.
- Establish technical standards and architectural patterns for the company.
Requirements
- Proven history of deploying production-grade backend systems.
- Deep proficiency in Python and modern backend architecture.
- Experience managing distributed systems, databases, APIs, and cloud infrastructure.
- Strong system design capabilities and a focus on product outcomes.
- Ability to work independently within a high-growth startup environment.
Nice to have
- Experience with retrieval systems, structured generation, and AI development tools like Cursor, Claude Code, or Copilot.
Skills & tools
- Python
- TypeScript
- PostgreSQL
- Distributed systems
- LLMs and AI infrastructure
- Cloud infrastructure
Practical notes
The compensation package includes a base salary of $220,000 to $250,000, equity, and comprehensive healthcare benefits. This is an onsite role based in Brooklyn.