Founding AI/ML Engineer
Ansius (for a Confidential Client)
Multiple Locations (US)
Updated on September 9, 2026
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior
- Artificial Intelligence / Technology
- $125,000 - $200,000 per year
Job Description
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Founding AI/ML Engineer to join their early-stage, well-funded technology company. In this pivotal role, the successful candidate will help build a next-generation AI platform, shaping the core infrastructure and working on systems that process large-scale video, audio, and text datasets. Our client expects the engineer to take ownership of the full development lifecycle, from initial architecture and data flow design to production deployment. Our client provides an environment where the engineer will collaborate closely with a small, high-impact team to build reliable AI solutions for sensitive, high-stakes environments.
Requirements
Critical Requirements
- 3+ years of professional software engineering and/or ML experience
- Strong hands-on experience with LLMs, VLMs, or retrieval systems
- Proven experience building backend systems and data pipelines
- Experience deploying production-grade systems
- Strong understanding of distributed systems and scalable infrastructure
Important Requirements
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership and ship products end-to-end
- Capacity to design and implement secure, distributed systems
Nice to Have Requirements
- Experience with clearance-level projects or high-security environments
- Previous experience in a founding or early-stage startup role
About
Our client is a YC-backed, well-funded startup operating at the forefront of AI innovation. Our client offers a unique opportunity for engineers to have significant influence over AI architecture, engineering culture, and product direction from the ground up. Our client provides comprehensive benefits, including meaningful founding-level equity, a 3% 401(k) contribution, unlimited PTO, full health and dental coverage, and gym reimbursement. Our client also supports eligible candidates with clearance sponsorship.
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