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Applied AI Engineer

Fast-growing software company

  • LocationSan Francisco, California
  • TypeFull-time
  • Posted1 October 2026

The role, as published

About the company

Our client is a fast-growing software company.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Design, build and train AI-driven systems that work with complex technical data, owning core services end-to-end as one of the first engineering hires. Collaborate with customers and fellow engineers to ship dependable features into production, prototyping quickly and iterating often.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement core workflows and supporting infrastructure for AI agents, including context handling and indexing approaches.
  • Build agents and machine learning models that interpret, reason over and modify complex technical data.
  • Integrate these systems with enterprise-grade tools and platforms.
  • Partner with customers and engineers to deliver reliable, intuitive AI-powered features in production.
  • Prototype quickly, test ideas with real users and release frequently.
  • Help shape engineering culture, architecture decisions and product direction.

What we're looking for

  • A university degree in a computing or machine learning field, or comparable hands-on experience.
  • Roughly 2 to 6 years of relevant experience, with openness to exceptional new graduates.
  • Strong Python skills and experience with common machine learning libraries.
  • A record of building production machine learning or AI systems.
  • Solid understanding of large language model design and current agent research.
  • Practical experience with search and information retrieval.
  • Ability to move quickly from idea to production with real care for the customer experience.
  • Curious, entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine interest in technology.
  • Ability to work on-site in the Bay Area, with relocation welcome; remote will be considered for outstanding candidates.

Bonus points

  • Prior time spent on applied ML, backend or AI infrastructure work.
  • Experience applying machine learning to geometric data.
  • Track record of high-impact work or published research at leading AI teams.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage

Location and work model

  • San Francisco, CA, United States
  • On-site
  • Full-time

Compensation, as the posting describes it

  • Flexible time off

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