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Recruiting from Scratch LLC

Founding Fullstack Engineer

Recruiting from Scratch LLC, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306


About UsWe're at the forefront of the next paradigm shift in artificial intelligence. While frontier AI labs focus on enhancing model intelligence, we're constructing the critical memory infrastructure for LLM cognition, a hippocampus for LLMs. True understanding of data doesn't come from retrieval augmented generation and we're fixing that. Our mission is to unlock unprecedented AI utility, paving the way for economic AGI and revolutionizing how intelligence is distilled and applied.Our founding team comprises visionaries from diverse backgrounds: successful entrepreneurs, a Thiel Fellow, neuroscience researchers, and architects behind groundbreaking AI launches. This confluence of expertise positions us uniquely in the AI landscape.The RoleAs Founding Engineer, with a trajectory towards Head of Engineering, you'll be instrumental in developing cutting-edge AI technologies. You'll collaborate with our leadership to construct advanced memory systems for LLM intelligence and pioneer applications that showcase the transformative potential of our contextual infrastructure.What You'll Do:

Spearhead the evolution of our core technology, transcending conventional RAG techniquesArchitect innovative AI applications that leverage our contextual infrastructureExplore novel approaches to AI-human interaction, potentially redefining information access and utilizationRapidly iterate on ideas, translating cutting-edge research into impactful applicationsCollaborate with our founding team to shape product strategy and technical directionBalance hands-on engineering with growing leadership responsibilitiesBuild and mentor a world-class engineering teamYour Journey With Us:First MonthImmerse yourself in our codebase and AI technologiesContribute meaningfully to our core productEngage in strategic discussions for innovative AI applicationsIntegrate with our development ecosystem and team dynamicsBy Third Month

Assume ownership of key components in our contextual infrastructureLead the development of a flagship AI applicationInfluence architectural decisions and technical roadmapMentor fellow engineers, sharing your AI and LLM expertiseParticipate in scaling our engineering teamBy Sixth Month

Drive the evolution of our engineering processesLead major initiatives in advancing our contextual infrastructureSpearhead the creation of multiple pioneering AI applicationsTransition into a leadership role, potentially managing a teamSignificantly influence our product strategy and AI visionWhat We're Looking For:Exceptional engineering acumen, particularly in full stack development and applying LLM technologies.Profound understanding of RAG systems and vision for their evolutionTrack record of creating innovative, user-centric experiencesCreative problem-solving abilities and capacity to envision groundbreaking AI applicationsStrong leadership potential and ability to inspire technical teamsThrives in fast-paced, dynamic environmentsBalances technical depth with strategic thinkingNice to have: deep expertise in AI/ML technologies and passion for advancing the fieldOur Tech Stack: Our engineering ecosystem includes React, heavy usage of LLMs, React Native, Supabase/Postgres, Langchain, Llamaindex, specialized ML models. We're pushing the boundaries in RAG systems, model distillation, and specialized transformer training.Why Join UsCollaborate with world-class innovators and thought leaders in AIBe at the vanguard of next-generation AI memory systemsCreate transformative AI applications that redefine possibilitiesShape the future of AI and contribute to the realization of economic AGIUnparalleled opportunity for rapid career growth and impactCompetitive compensation reflecting the pivotal nature of this roleIf you're prepared to push the frontiers of AI, pioneer groundbreaking applications, and construct the future of intelligent systems alongside an exceptional team, we invite you to join us in this transformative journey.Compensation:With our flexible compensation model, employees have the ability to design their compensation according to their needs. People join startups for different reasons and we want to be accommodating and flexible to everyone's lives. Every candidate approved for an offer receives two options:The first offer is a lower salary with a higher equity packageThe second is a higher salary with a lower equity package. Candidates can choose either option or anywhere in between the two on a sliding scale. The annual salary range for this role is $180,000-$320,000 USD, and the actual salary range offered will vary based on experience level and interview performance.

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