Founding AI Engineer

About the job

Zingle AI Research Lab is a San Francisco based deep-tech startup building an AI-native platform for modern analytics teams. We are backed by Accel and Nexus, two of the world’s leading data and enterprise investors. Our team includes AI PhDs, researchers, senior technologists, and serial entrepreneurs. We’re looking for a Founding AI Engineer who wants to build real AI systems from scratch and make a long-term mark in tech. This is a builder role. You will work on AI agents, LLM systems, core algorithms, and production software, not demos or wrappers. Responsibilities: • Build scalable AI agents and production-grade LLM systems • Fine-tune and experiment with LLMs; stay hands-on with what works in GenAI and what’s next • Read research papers and translate ideas into working systems and algorithms • Develop new AI / NLP algorithms where needed • Build end-to-end software products, not just models • Learn and implement LLM Ops: prompt management, evaluations, monitoring, iteration • Develop a strong understanding of the data domain: data warehouses, lakes, pipelines, formats, and workflows Requirements: • Exceptionally strong software engineering and coding skills • High learning velocity; ability to pick up AI and LLM systems quickly • No prior AI experience required - curiosity and execution matter more • Structured thinking and strong problem-solving ability • Strong interest in building deep-tech products, not just research prototypes

Requirements

• software engineering
• coding skills
• AI systems
• problem-solving

Preferred Technologies

• software engineering
• coding skills
• AI systems
• problem-solving

Benefits

• Industry-leading compensation with meaningful ESOPs
• Work directly with founders, AI researchers, and senior engineers
• Opportunity to build core IP at an early-stage, high-bar deep-tech startup

About the company

Zingle AI Research Lab is a San Francisco based deep-tech startup building an AI-native platform for modern analytics teams. We are backed by Accel and Nexus, two of the world’s leading data and enterprise investors. Our team includes AI PhDs, researchers, senior technologists, and serial entrepreneurs.