You will build the hardware and software ecosystem required to run real-time AI inside clinical settings. By overcoming infrastructure constraints like power and cooling, you will move V1 from prototype to production. This role involves defining a new category of edge compute that puts intelligence directly in the exam room.
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San Francisco, USA$225k+ + Equity
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Founding Engineer at well-funded healthcare AI startup
Most people never see the best healthcare because the infrastructure to scale it doesn't exist. This well-funded startup is changing that by building the edge compute ecosystem needed to run real-time AI directly in clinical exam rooms. As a Founding Engineer, you'll join a small elite team to move V1 from prototype to production, solving hard problems across hardware constraints, GPU acceleration, and distributed systems. If you've been promoted fast at a top-tier tech firm and want to own a category-defining product from day one, this is your chance to build something that actually matters in the real world.
Overview
Why this role stands out
Company
About the company
Well-funded healthcare AI startup
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Design and deploy systems orchestration, containerization, and firmware pipelines for high-performance compute in non-datacenter environments.
- Optimize GPU acceleration and CUDA kernels to maintain sustained AI workloads under strict power and cooling constraints.
- Build and manage production-grade RAG pipelines and distributed systems that ensure reliability during critical clinical decision-making.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Has 5-7 years of experience at top-tier tech companies, with a history of rapid promotions and ownership of complex systems.
- Possesses deep expertise in at least two areas: GPU/CUDA acceleration, distributed systems, RAG/LLM pipelines, or 3D graphics.
- Is a builder who takes smart risks and has a track record of creating high-impact open-source or personal technical projects.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- You will be one of the first ten employees, joining a pre-seed team currently closing a seed round from top-tier VCs.
- This is a rare opportunity to build a full-stack hardware and software ecosystem from scratch for a June 2026 launch.
- You will own the entire technical stack, making critical architectural decisions that define how AI interacts with physicians in real-time.
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