Posted
02 Aug 2026
Last seen
02 Aug 2026
Location
United States
Lifecycle
mature
Grade
C
About the RoleA fast-growing, early-stage AI startup is looking for a Member of Technical Staff to help build and scale real AI-powered products used by millions of users. You'll work on backend AI services and partner integrations, collaborating closely with a small, elite team of engineers with backgrounds from top quant firms and leading research labs. This is a high-impact role where your contributions will be felt immediately.The company operates in the consumer AI / productivity space, building a conversational AI personal assistant that integrates with popular messaging platforms and third-party services to streamline users' digital lives.What You'll Do
Build and scale backend services powering the core AI assistant product.
Develop and maintain integrations with third-party partner services (health, fitness, productivity, and communication platforms).
Optimize inference costs and performance across large language model providers.
Collaborate with a tight-knit team of engineers from top quant trading firms and university research labs.
Depending on interest and skill set, engage in partner-facing technical interactions.
What We're Looking ForRequired:
2+ years of experience in AI and/or backend engineering roles.
Proficiency in TypeScript and Python for backend development.
Experience at a fast-growing, high-impact startup.
Internship or full-time experience at a top quantitative trading firm or in a quantitative role in investment banking.
Strong computer science fundamentals.
Nice to Have:
Experience at a leading AI research company or lab.
Medalist at the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) — considered a strong positive signal.
Degree from a top-tier university.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $150,000 – $230,000 USD annually
Visa sponsorship is available.
LocationThis role is fully on-site in Palo Alto, California, Monday through Friday. Remote work is not available for this position.Originally posted on Himalayas
Build and scale backend services powering the core AI assistant product.
Develop and maintain integrations with third-party partner services (health, fitness, productivity, and communication platforms).
Optimize inference costs and performance across large language model providers.
Collaborate with a tight-knit team of engineers from top quant trading firms and university research labs.
Depending on interest and skill set, engage in partner-facing technical interactions.
What We're Looking ForRequired:
2+ years of experience in AI and/or backend engineering roles.
Proficiency in TypeScript and Python for backend development.
Experience at a fast-growing, high-impact startup.
Internship or full-time experience at a top quantitative trading firm or in a quantitative role in investment banking.
Strong computer science fundamentals.
Nice to Have:
Experience at a leading AI research company or lab.
Medalist at the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) — considered a strong positive signal.
Degree from a top-tier university.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $150,000 – $230,000 USD annually
Visa sponsorship is available.
LocationThis role is fully on-site in Palo Alto, California, Monday through Friday. Remote work is not available for this position.Originally posted on Himalayas