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Founding Engineer at YC-backed AI data platform

Are you a visionary engineer ready to shape the future of AI? Join a well-funded, YC-backed startup as a Founding Engineer, building the core infrastructure for reliable unstructured data processing. You'll tackle some of the most challenging aspects of LLMs, like hallucinations and explainability, delivering groundbreaking solutions in the financial services sector. This is a unique opportunity to gain significant ownership, work with an experienced team, and make a profound impact at the cutting edge of AI technology.

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Location

London, United Kingdom

Compensation

£80k-£100k + Equity

Company

Confidential company

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Role overview

Join a YC-backed AI data platform as a Founding Engineer to build the core systems for reliable unstructured data processing. You'll design, develop, and test scalable solutions using cutting-edge AI techniques, focusing on challenging aspects like hallucinations and explainability. This role offers significant ownership and impact, shaping the future of AI applications, particularly within financial services.

About the company

YC-backed AI data platform

What you will do

  • Design, build, and test robust, scalable systems that power the platform's AI capabilities.
  • Write high-quality, maintainable code and collaborate across the entire product development lifecycle.
  • Work with modern technologies including Python, TypeScript, AWS, and PostgreSQL, embracing rapid learning.

Who this is a fit for

  • Proven software development experience with strong programming skills in languages like Python or TypeScript.
  • Demonstrated ability to rapidly ship high-quality software and build robust backend systems or APIs.
  • Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, system design, and familiarity with cloud services (e.g., AWS).

Why this role is remarkable

  • Build the foundational systems for reliable unstructured data processing using cutting-edge AI.
  • Join a well-funded, YC-backed startup with an experienced founding team from top-tier backgrounds.
  • High ownership and direct impact on solving complex LLM challenges like hallucinations and explainability in a fast-paced environment.
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