Founding Engineer for AI Education Startup - Remote

Overview

As a Founding Engineer, you will be instrumental in defining the architecture and shipping critical features for an AI copilot tailored for educators, while enjoying full ownership and flexibility in a remote-first environment.

In Short

• Build scalable PDF & Image processors for grading queues.
• Integrate with LMS platforms and SSO protocols.
• Develop and maintain a multi-agent AI stack.
• Set up CI/CD pipelines and containerization.
• Implement workflows for grading and academic integrity.
• Construct retrieval-augmented generation pipelines.
• Work closely with the founder and contribute to product strategy.
• Enjoy a remote, flexible work culture with autonomy.
• Receive equity and a direct path to leadership.
• Be part of a fast-moving and collaborative team.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience with PHP/Laravel and MySQL.
• Familiarity with Linux/Apache and frontend frameworks like Vue or React.
• Experience in building CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of multi-agent systems and vector databases.
• A focus on performance and testing.
• A proven track record of shipping real products to users.

Benefits

• Equity from Day 1 with potential for high returns.
• Performance-based bonuses tied to quality and speed.
• Fully remote and async-native work culture.
• Access to advanced AI technologies and tools.
• Direct path to engineering leadership roles.