Join a high-performance team building a greenfield commercial platform from the ground up. You will translate research prototypes into production-quality systems, bridging the gap between advanced reasoning models and real-world software. Working with Rust and Python, you will take end-to-end ownership of critical engineering tasks in an ambitious, fast-paced environment.
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San Francisco, United States$400k-$800k + Equity
Senior Software Engineer at Fast-growing AI Research Startup
Are you a systems-level engineer who loves to ship? Join a well-funded AI research startup building a greenfield commercial platform from scratch. This role offers the unique chance to bridge the gap between deep research and production software, working with a world-class team in San Francisco or London. With a total compensation package up to $800k and early-stage equity, you'll have direct ownership over the architecture and tech stack of a system designed to redefine the programming paradigm. If you're a Rust expert or a systems pro ready to build type-safe, interpretable AI, this is your next big move.
Overview
Role overview
Company
About the company
Fast-growing AI research startup
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Architect and build production-quality systems from high-level research specifications and prototypes.
- Own the end-to-end delivery of data pipelines, API integrations, and core system infrastructure.
- Collaborate closely with researchers to integrate cutting-edge models into reliable, type-safe products.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- 5+ years of software engineering experience with a strong background in systems-level programming.
- High proficiency in Rust or similar languages (C/C++, Go) and a proven ability to ship quickly.
- Thrives in ambiguous environments and demonstrates a strong bias for ownership and technical excellence.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Lead the development of a greenfield platform that redefines how software interacts with complex logic systems.
- Work in a high-trust, execution-first environment backed by top-tier VCs with significant capital.
- Enjoy a rare opportunity to influence the tech stack and architecture at a pivotal early-growth stage.
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