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Founding AI Engineer: Build Internal Tools & Strategy

$150k - $300k

Palermo Advisors

A leading venture capital firm is hiring an AI Engineering Lead in San Francisco. This unique role involves building internal tools and shaping AI strategy to improve effectiveness. The ideal candidate will be a product-minded engineer, proficient in designing and deploying AI solutions, ideally with experience in LLMs and a deep understanding of modern ML stacks. The compensation includes a salary between $150K to $300K annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr Palermo Advisors

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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