Founding AI Engineer Intern at Frances

Job Title Founding AI Engineer Intern Salary Not Disclosed Company Description Frances is a San Francisco-based startup building AI agents that interface with real-world kitchens and customers to automate food preparation and service. Location San Francisco, USA Job Description Join Frances as a Founding AI Engineer Intern to bridge the gap between bleeding-edge AI agents and physical kitchen operations. You will own core features, shipping scrappy 0→1 products that connect computer-use tooling to real-world environments. This role is for obsessive builders who care about polish, UX, and the tangible impact of their code. Why this role is remarkable Work directly with the founders in San Francisco to define the core product architecture and user experience from the ground up. Operate at the bleeding edge of AI agent technology and computer-use tooling, applying these models to complex physical-world environments. Experience the full lifecycle of a startup, from deep technical design to visiting customers' homes and cooking to understand product-market fit. What You Will Do Design and implement end-to-end features that integrate sophisticated AI agents with real-world kitchen hardware and customer interfaces. Ship high-quality, polished code rapidly to move from initial prototypes to functional 0→1 products in a fast-paced environment. Engage directly with users by testing the product in real-world settings to gain insights that drive technical and product decisions. The Ideal Candidate Demonstrates an "obsessive builder" mindset with a track record of shipping scrappy, functional 0→1 products in record time. Possesses deep technical curiosity and hands-on experience with AI agents, LLMs, and computer-use tooling or robotic automation. Combines strong engineering skills with a passion for UX, polish, and a willingness to step outside the codebase to meet users. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jack & Jill