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Founding AI Engineer, Agent Runtime & Policy Engine

Jack & Jill/External ATS

A VC-backed AI startup is seeking a Founding AI Engineer to design and implement a policy-driven runtime for autonomous sales agents in San Francisco. This role involves owning the multi-stage agent pipeline and building a robust runtime to enforce commercial policies. The ideal candidate has proven experience with reliable LLM systems and is proficient in typed programming languages like TypeScript, Go, or Rust. This is a unique opportunity with significant equity and influence in early-stage technology development. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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