Founding Software Engineer

San Francisco remote Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 21, 2025 Last posted March 21, 2025
Job description

#SWE-GGML

Our client, an innovative platform focusing on training and deploying on-premise Large Language Models (LLMs), recently concluded a funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners. This round saw substantial contributions from prominent entities like Y Combinator and Liquid 2 Venture. Moreover, 8vdx and esteemed angel investors, notably including Garry Tan, President and CEO of Y Combinator, also participated in this funding endeavor. The platform is known for its capability to empower custom LLMs to rival the performance of ChatGPT-4, boasting superior open-source benchmarks that surpass models like Claude 2. Enterprises widely utilize our client's services for pre-training, fine-tuning, and deploying these advanced models directly on their premises.

Mission:

Empowering enterprises with secure, tailored AI solutions while championing data integrity and advancing open-source LLM innovations.

Key Requirements:

  • Proficiency in Python for back-end development. Knowledge of Django is advantageous.

  • Mastery in React and Material UI for front-end development.

  • Hands-on experience in Kubernetes for efficient web application scaling.

  • Familiarity with AWS, GCP, and Azure cloud platforms.

Responsibilities:

  • Rapid development, testing, and iteration of multiple MVPs to validate product ideas and achieve product-market fit.

  • Providing technical direction, making critical decisions on technology choices, and guiding architectural aspects.

  • Collaborating closely with team members to translate business vision into actionable project plans.

  • Leading a fast-paced, iterative development process, adapting quickly to feedback and emerging business needs.

  • Continuous learning and improvement to ensure staying at the forefront of technological advancements.

Benefits:

  • Significant impact on innovative ML projects reshaping industries.

  • Growth opportunities in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

  • Recognition as a core member of high-profile projects.

  • Encouraged innovation within a culture fostering continuous improvement.

  • Autonomy and ownership over technical directions in a stimulating work environment.

About this role

Summary

Develop and lead AI platform with LLMs, cloud, and web technologies.

Job title

Founding Software Engineer

Experience level

not specified

Industry

software

Location requirements

San Francisco, on-site preferred, remote possible

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

pythonreactkubernetescloud platforms

Preferred skills

djangomaterial ui

Specializations

pythonreactkubernetescloud platforms
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid City