AI Automation Developer - Remote

Location:  Fully remote, ideally located in CA, CO, TX, or NY

Open Core Ventures is looking for an AI automation developer to embed AI capabilities across all our core functions. You’ll be responsible for improving workflow efficiency and empowering the entire business through smart, scalable AI and custom engineering solutions.

As a key member of our small but mighty team, you’ll help us achieve our ambitious goal of launching 2,000 new companies per year. From reviewing open source codebases to owning internal systems like domain transfers and access controls, your work will directly support the company formation engine at the heart of OCV.

What You’ll Do

• Automate critical workflows to streamline and scale the new company formation process.
• Apply systems thinking to embed AI into our core business processes and day-to-day operations.
• Design and maintain internal platforms to manage and interact with our growing portfolio of companies.
• Explore and evaluate emerging tools to reshape how we work, leveraging the latest in AI.
• Serve as systems administrator for core OCV platforms (e.g., access, infrastructure, automation).
• Lead and execute workflow automation projects from idea to implementation.
• Stay hands-on : build, test, iterate, and deliver real impact quickly.

Who You Are

• A self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Able to identify automation opportunities and independently bring them to life.
• Passionate about AI and systems design, with a strong drive to innovate and improve how work gets done.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field — or equivalent experience.
• Software engineering background, especially in backend systems and workflow automation.
• Proficiency with LLMs (OpenAI, Claude, etc.), APIs, RAG, and prompt engineering.
• Experience with Ruby on Rails is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.

About Open Core Ventures

Open Core Ventures (OCV) is a venture capital firm that starts open core software companies. Operating under the belief that all software should be open and more people can become founders, OCV identifies open source software projects with traction, recruits passionate project founders and contributors, and launches companies. OCV companies aim to create tangible value for the open source community by providing access to resources and reducing the barrier to commercializing open source software.

Our approach diverges from conventional venture capital because we start companies and recruit founders—we do not invest in existing companies. OCV has started 17+ companies around open-source projects, including  Fleet , FlowFuse , and Mermaid Chart . OCV is founded by Sid Sijbrandij, GitLab co-founder and Executive Chair. See our Public Handbook and more information on our recruiting process .

The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by a myriad of factors, including, but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant business considerations. The company also reserves the right to amend or modify employee perks and benefits at any time.

At Open Core Ventures, we operate in a transparent environment, with clear terms and open communication, guided by our public handbook. We celebrate and embrace differences as a strength and source of innovation. We dare to dream, dare to lead, and dare to change. We are resourceful, think creatively, and adapt quickly. We persevere, take challenges head-on, and do not bat an eye at the hard stuff.

Open Core Ventures is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.