Join an elite engineering team building reinforcement learning environments designed to train the next generation of AI models. You will develop sophisticated simulations that enable AI to perform complex real-world tasks, directly supporting the world's leading AI labs. This is a rare opportunity to enter the high-stakes world of AI safety and capability at the ground floor.
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Junior Software Engineer at fast-growing AI startup
Are you a high-potential junior engineer looking to break into the AI sector with a $300k base salary? This fast-growing AI startup is hiring Junior Software Engineers in San Francisco to build the RL environments that train the world's most advanced models. No prior ML experience is required—just elite Python skills and a passion for automation. Join a well-funded team working at the forefront of the industry and help build the infrastructure that will power the future of the economy. This is a unique opportunity to skip the corporate ladder and work directly on the most impactful technology of our time.
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Location
San Francisco, United States
Compensation
$300k + 0.1% Equity
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
Fast-growing AI research startup
What you will do
- Design and implement complex RL environments in Python to simulate real-world workflows.
- Collaborate with world-class researchers to refine model training data and simulation fidelity.
- Scale and optimize infrastructure to meet the demands of enterprise-level AI laboratory clients.
Who this is a fit for
- Strong proficiency in Python and solid fundamentals in computer science and software architecture.
- Recent university graduate or professional with 0-2 years of software engineering experience.
- Highly motivated individual eager to learn; no prior machine learning or AI experience is required.
Why this role is remarkable
- Exceptional compensation package of $300k for an entry-level software engineering position.
- Work at the cutting edge of reinforcement learning by building the infrastructure used by top-tier AI labs.
- Join a well-funded, high-talent density team focused on the mission-critical goal of full economic automation.
How Jack & Jill work together
I get to know what you’re great at, then find roles you’d never find yourself.Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.
I recruit from Jack’s network and make the intro when I spot a great match.And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.
Jack gets to know what you're great at and what you want next, then searches 15 million jobs daily and helps you discover roles at companies like this.
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If your profile’s a match and Confidential company wants to meet, Jill will make the intro. In the meantime, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.