Founding AI Engineer

Uplane

$130K — $180K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in software engineering or applied machine learning.
  • Strong desire to work with data, and advanced understanding of machine learning and statistics.
  • Proficient in backend development with PostgreSQL or similar databases.
  • Ability to work independently and demonstrate proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

  • Build scalable AI systems for automated marketing campaigns using LangGraph and TypeScript.
  • Develop data analytics infrastructure to enhance AI capabilities over time.
  • Manage database architecture, ensuring data integrity and system performance.
  • Take ownership of projects from concept to deployment and maintenance.
  • Create user-centric features aligned with market needs through sound design judgment.
  • Collaborate with operations and customers to align solutions with needs.

Benefits

  • Join a well-funded startup at the ground level.
  • Contribute to solving significant issues in a large market.
  • Opportunity for rapid personal and career growth.
  • Engage in an ambitious and fun workplace culture.
Full Job Description
About The Role

We're seeking a highly skilled and proactive AI Software Engineer to join our team full-time, on-site in San Francisco. This role offers an excellent chance to take full ownership of features from concept to deployment within an early-stage startup setting.

Responsibilities
  • Build AI systems with LangGraph: Design, build, and maintain scalable AI systems with LangGraph and TypeScript to create automated marketing campaigns.
  • Design Data Backbone: Work on the data analytics infrastructure that will allow AI agents to get smarter over time.
  • System Architecture: Architect and manage robust database schemas with PostgreSQL and Supabase, ensuring data integrity and performance.
  • Product Ownership: Own projects across the full lifecycle, including concept development, implementation, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
  • User-Centric Design: Apply sound product and design judgment to build user-centric software features aligned with current market and customer needs.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the operations team and customers via Slack and Notion to ensure technical solutions are aligned with user requirements.


Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related quantitative/engineering field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years full-time experience in software engineering, data science, or applied machine learning.
  • Strong desire to work with data and numbers, and advanced understanding of machine learning, data science, and statistics.
  • Backend Expertise: Strong backend development skills and experience with PostgreSQL or relational databases.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently.
  • Based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco; on-site presence required (Visa sponsorship will be provided if needed).


Nice to Have
  • Worked in a startup or similar fast-paced environment.
  • Frontend Expertise: Proficiency in building responsive frontends using React/Next or Vue.js and the Nuxt framework.
  • Experience in working with LangGraph, LangChain and TypeScript.
  • Strong creative judgment with a sense for marketing.


Tech Stack
  • Frontend: Vue.js, Nuxt
  • Backend: Node.js, TypeScript, Inngest
  • AI Agents: LangGraph
  • Database: PostgreSQL (Supabase)
  • Infrastructure: Render, Inngest
  • Enterprise Cloud: Microsoft Azure (Dedicated Deployments)
  • Collaboration: Linear, GitHub, Slack, Notion

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