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Founding Software Engineer

$150k - $300k

Goliath Partners LP

This range is provided by Goliath Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Goliath Partners Fast-Growing AI Startup | Well-Funded | Future Leaders Wanted About the Role: We are seeking a Founding AI Engineer to join our early-stage, high-growth AI startup. This pivotal role will place you at the forefront of shaping and scaling our AI/ML systems, helping us deliver cutting-edge solutions. As a founding engineer, you will have the opportunity to directly influence the product, architecture, and vision of the company, while leading a team of innovators. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and optimize large-scale AI/ML models, particularly around large language models (LLMs) and advanced machine learning algorithms. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to implement state-of-the-art AI technologies. Own projects end-to-end , from ideation and research through to prototyping and deployment. Qualifications: Expertise in AI/ML , with significant experience in building LLMs and other machine learning models. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, etc.). A proven track record in fast-paced, high-growth startup environments . Leadership potential – eager to take on responsibilities and grow with the company. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Industries Technology, Information and Media Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Goliath Partners by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Software Engineer” roles. Mountain View, CA $145,000.00-$170,000.00 1 week ago Software Engineer, AI Platform - New Grad Mountain View, CA $145,000.00-$170,000.00 1 week ago Mountain View, CA $138,225.00-$207,575.00 1 week ago Software Engineer (L4), Content & Business Products Palo Alto, CA $140,000.00-$185,000.00 21 hours ago Software Engineer, Frontend (All Levels) Mountain View, CA $130,000.00-$176,000.00 3 days ago San Francisco, CA $57.00-$61.00 2 days ago San Francisco, CA $57.00-$61.00 2 days ago Palo Alto, CA $96,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $125,000.00-$218,900.00 5 days ago Software Engineer, AI Intern (Winter 2026) San Francisco, CA $57.00-$61.00 2 days ago Software Engineer, AI Intern (Summer 2026) San Francisco, CA $57.00-$61.00 2 days ago San Francisco, CA $150,000.00-$180,000.00 5 days ago Palo Alto, CA $140,000.00-$265,000.00 20 hours ago San Francisco, CA $255,000.00-$405,000.00 2 days ago San Jose, CA $113,400.00-$206,300.00 1 week ago San Jose, CA $100,500.00-$173,250.00 2 days ago San Mateo, CA $110,000.00-$135,000.00 1 week ago San Jose, CA $113,400.00-$206,300.00 1 week ago Software Engineer (Fullstack) - Payments San Francisco, CA $163,200.00-$223,200.00 1 day ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Goliath Partners LP

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