Founding AI Engineer — Build Real-Time Personal AI Platform

About the RoleJoin an early-stage consumer AI startup as a Founding Engineer — a rare 1-of-1 role working directly alongside the founding team to shape both the product and engineering culture. This company is building a real-time AI-enabled platform designed to digitize human connection, making AI interactions feel genuinely present and personal. You'll help lay the technical foundation from the ground up in a fast-moving, high-ambition environment.What You'll DoBuild across the full application, collaborating closely with the founder, design team, and other engineers.Design and implement systems for memory, retrieval, proactivity, and AI responsiveness.Integrate real-time video generation and audio synthesis models — both internal and third-party.Set the bar for engineering quality and play an active role in recruiting world-class talent.Extensively use the product yourself to ensure real user value and quality.What We're Looking ForRequired: Computer Science degree from a top university.Required: 2–7 years of professional software engineering experience (not a new grad).Required: Strong CS fundamentals and a track record of technically complex side projects.Required: High energy, entrepreneurial spirit — prior startup or fast-moving environment experience strongly valued.Required: Proficiency in Python, including typed scientific Python.Bonus: Experience with real-time media, vision/video model training or deployment, memory systems, or audio synthesis.Bonus: Familiarity with agentic coding or AI-assisted development workflows.Compensation & BenefitsSalary: $175,000 – $225,000 USD annuallyVisa sponsorship availableLocationThis role is fully on-site in San Francisco, CA. Candidates must be willing and able to work in-person full-time. #J-18808-Ljbffr Torrey Holistics