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Founding Engineer (AI/ML)

$130k - $170k

Getclera

  • Founding Engineer (AI/ML)San Francisco · Hybrid$130k – $170k + Equity### About this roleClera is building a recruiting marketplace and the AI/ML backbone that powers smarter matchmaking. As the Founding ML/AI Engineer, you’ll own the AI/ML intelligence layer—from recommendation systems and ranking algorithms to LLM-powered matching—that connects top talent with their dream roles. Your work will directly influence match quality and marketplace velocity.## What youll do* Build and own the AI/ML intelligence layer for Clera's recruiting marketplace, including recommendation systems, ranking algorithms, and LLM-powered matching.* Design and deliver end-to-end ML features from prototype to production, with a focus on relevance and performance.* Collaborate with product and engineering to deploy models in production and monitor impact.* Create scalable APIs and services that expose ML capabilities to the marketplace frontend and workflows.* Establish data pipelines, evaluation, and monitoring to sustain model quality over time.## What Clera is looking for* Strong CS fundamentals.* Proficiency with React and TypeScript.* Production experience with Cursor, Supabase, Prisma, Typesense, LLM APIs, and trigger.dev.* Experience delivering end-to-end product features in a fast-paced startup, including ownership and shipping to production daily.* Experience working in entrepreneurial hacky environments; open to working in hackerhouses in LatAm.* Willingness to work 7 days per week.* Has something outstanding about their profile (e.g., top GPA, notable projects, active GitHub).### Company at a glanceAI talent agent that acts as a personal headhunter for top talentIndustryComputer SoftwareTeam Size11-50WorkspaceHybridStagePre-SeedFounded2025LocationSan Francisco, United StatesWebsitegetclera.comLinkedInLinkedIn#### Top Benefits* Competitive salary + equity* Flexible hours* Health insurance* Learning budget* Hackerhouse* Work with a team of A-players
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