Senior Ai Engineer, VP

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San Francisco / $400000 - $500000 annum

INFO

Salary

SALARY:

$400000 - $500000

Location

LOCATION

San Francisco

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

AI Engineer / Data Engineer (AI Applications & Investment Systems)

Location & Work Environment

  • Strong preference for onsite collaboration (4-5 days/week initially)
  • Flexible hybrid approach over time, but not a minimal in-office model
  • Culture built on trust, ownership, and autonomy - no rigid policies
  • Emphasis on:
  • Collaboration
  • Knowledge sharing
  • High-impact problem solving

About the Role

We are building a next-generation data and AI platform to transform how complex business and investment decisions are made.

This role focuses on reimagining traditional workflows using AI, replacing legacy processes built on spreadsheets, slide decks, and manual analysis with intelligent, automated systems.

You will play a critical role in:

  • Designing AI-powered workflows
  • Building agent-based systems
  • Enabling teams to leverage large-scale, fragmented datasets
  • Delivering production-grade AI applications

What You'll Do

  • Design and build AI-powered systems to automate and enhance workflows
  • Develop and deploy LLM-based applications and agent frameworks
  • Translate complex business processes into scalable AI-driven solutions
  • Build and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure
  • Integrate data across systems (cloud platforms, data warehouses, APIs)
  • Identify repetitive workflows and implement automation at scale
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to drive adoption and impact
  • Deliver production-ready solutions, not just prototypes

What We're Looking For

Experience

  • 5-8 years of experience (flexible for strong candidates)
  • Strong foundation in software engineering
  • Recent experience working with Generative AI / LLM applications

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in Python
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)
  • Strong understanding of:
  • System design
  • Distributed systems
  • Data architecture
  • Experience building production-grade AI systems

AI / LLM Expertise

  • Hands-on experience with:
  • RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
  • Agent-based systems
  • LLM application design and orchestration
  • Ability to:
  • Choose appropriate models (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
  • Design efficient, scalable AI architectures
  • Evaluate tradeoffs (cost, latency, performance)

Data & Technology Stack

  • Cloud: AWS
  • Data: Snowflake, modern ELT tools (e.g., Fivetran)
  • AI tools: LLMs (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT)
  • CRM & business systems integrations
  • Extensive use of AI-assisted development tools

You will work with a wide range of data sources, including:

  • Internal operational data
  • Third-party datasets and research
  • Market and alternative data (e.g., web, labor, and behavioral signals)

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Strong builder mindset with experience in fast-paced environments
  • Background in startups, product teams, or platform engineering
  • Deep understanding of both:
  • Engineering fundamentals
  • Practical AI application design
  • Strong product intuition - understands how to apply AI to real problems
  • Comfortable making independent decisions in ambiguous environments

Soft Skills

  • Entrepreneurial and self-driven
  • Strong communicator across technical and non-technical audiences
  • Comfortable working with senior stakeholders
  • Able to operate with high autonomy and minimal oversight
  • Curious, pragmatic, and execution-focused

⏰ Working Style

  • Flexible hours; not a strict 9-5 role
  • Must be comfortable collaborating across time zones
  • Occasional flexibility required for high-priority needs

Compensation & Benefits

  • Highly competitive total cash compensation (performance-driven bonus included)
  • Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Wellness benefits
  • Retirement plan (401k)
  • Generous PTO

⚡ Interview Process

  • Streamlined, fast-moving process
  • Focus on:
  • Systems thinking
  • Practical problem-solving
  • AI application design
  • No coding tests - emphasis on real-world approach and decision-making

Why This Role?

  • Opportunity to transform how complex workflows are done using AI
  • Work on high-impact, real-world AI applications
  • Operate in a high-autonomy, builder-focused environment
  • Be part of a small, elite team driving meaningful innovation


  • Seniority Level

    Director

  • Industry

    • Staffing and Recruiting
  • Employment Type

    Full-time

  • Job Functions

    • Finance
  • Skills


    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • Engineering
    • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
    • Python (Program

CONTACT

Mitchell Vaughn

Recruitment Consultant

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