Senior AI Engineer (AI Agentic Systems/Backend/Frontend)

We're seeking a Lead Founding AI Engineer who's equally adept at building robust BACKEND AND FRONTEND (python, next.js/react.js) and bootstrapping AI agents using the latest AI development platforms across AWS, Azure, GCP and opensource ecosystems, with a proven track record in building Autonomous AI Agents , leading high-performance technical teams, and translating domain expertise into scalable, intelligent systems. This individual will play a critical role in architecting, implementing, and scaling our AI-driven platform across public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments . Required Qualifications 7+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years specifically in AI/ML or Agentic AI systems Deep experience with LLMs, embeddings, vector search, knowledge graphs, and RAG/GraphRAG pipelines Strong programming expertise in Python (LangChain, Haystack, Fast API), and modern backend frameworks Hands-on cloud experience across AWS, Azure, GCP or multi-cloud strategies; familiarity with FinOps is a plus Handson experience with AI frameworks: LangChain, Hugging Face, OpenAI/Anthropic, Autogen, Semantic Kernel. Proven track record in designing and scaling distributed microservices, serverless functions, and CI/CD workflows. Familiarity with AIaugmented developer tools (Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, Tabnine). Strong understanding of cloud billing, performance tuning, telemetry, and cost drivers Prior experience building agent orchestration systems, AI copilots, or autonomous workflows preferred Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate vision into scalable systems What You Bring Visionary mindset with a pragmatic, execution-first approach A founder's sense of ownership and drive Curiosity about AI and agentic systems with a hunger to innovate Ability to thrive in ambiguity, take feedback from multiple stakeholders, and adapt to evolving priorities Experience with autonomous agent frameworks (AutoGPT, CrewAI, LangGraph). Knowledge of vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate) and RetrievalAugmented Generation patterns. Contributions to opensource AI/agentic projects. Advanced degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or related field. What We Offer Competitive salary and founder-level equity package (stock options) with a cliff + vesting schedule Cuttingedge AI research and production challenges, opportunity to lead the AI architecture for a high-growth startup in stealth Collaborative culture that values innovation and continuous learning Access to an elite network of FinOps experts, cloud architects, and AI advisors Professional development stipend and mentorship opportunities