Founding Engineer (Applied AI)
$120k - $180kFull-time
Clera
Responsibilities
- Develop and improve computer vision, machine learning, and AI systems focused on object detection and coordinating models.
- Explore and apply computer vision techniques, large language models, and other AI systems to practical problems.
- Build and ship early prototypes quickly, then refine them using user feedback.
- Deploy AI systems in production and contribute to pragmatic early-stage work beyond core modeling.
Requirements
- Hands-on applied computer vision and machine learning experience, including Python and deep learning.
- Experience building an AI system from 0 to 1 and deploying it in production.
- Ability to work through ambiguous and challenging problems and take on practical work beyond modeling.
- Growth mindset and empathetic, candid communication style.
- Motivation to use AI to help make housing more affordable.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Benefits
- Salary range is $120,000 to $180,000 annually.
- Full-time, on-site role in San Francisco, California; candidates must be local or willing to relocate.
- Visa sponsorship is not available.
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