Founding Engineer, Agents

Responsibilities

• Build autonomous agents that pursue goals over multiple weeks with minimal human intervention.
• Design memory systems that help agents retain knowledge and improve over time.
• Develop evaluation systems that determine whether agents outperform people on specific tasks.
• Improve agent reliability and reduce the need for human review and oversight.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience building production agents that people rely on and understanding their limitations.
• At least 1 to 2 years of experience at a fast-growing or AI-focused startup.
• Experience building evaluation systems that inform real-world decisions.
• Evidence of impact through published research others build on or software shipped at meaningful scale.
• Strong opinions on agent architecture are a plus.
• Background in competitive math, programming, debate, games, startup founding, or participation in a leading accelerator is valued.
• Strong collaboration, kindness, and effective communication, including in challenging situations.

Benefits

• Base salary of $200,000 to $300,000 annually, with up to $350,000 for exceptional candidates.
• Meaningful founding equity is offered.
• Visa sponsorship is available.
• On-site five days a week in San Francisco, California.