Kuraray America, Inc.
Founding Backend Software Engineer (Staff/Principal) - Agents/LLMs
Kuraray America, Inc., San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
About Everyday Agents
Consumer Travel is Ripe for DisruptionToday's travelers are seeking personalized, immersive, and authentic experiences that reflect their unique tastes and interests. They want to be inspired, to feel the thrill of discovery, and to seamlessly benefit from technology throughout their journeys. Yet, the current travel landscape is a maze of disjointed self-serve transactions, often leaving travelers feeling frustrated and unfulfilled. The explosion of travel booking sites is sucking the fun out of getting away, with travelers needing to visit dozens of websites to plan a trip and often needing to resort to time consuming offline strategies. As a result, the joy of travel is often overshadowed by the stress of planning, with travelers spending significantly more time researching a vacation today than just a few years ago.Our AI-Native Travel ConciergeIntroducing Everyday Agents, a stealth startup backed by four top venture funds that is reimagining the way we travel. Everyday Agents is building an AI-powered Travel Concierge (currently in private beta) that simplifies the process of discovering, planning, and booking trips, all in one app. It intuitively understands your preferences, assists in uncovering stays, activities, and dining options, and supports travelers throughout their journey, from exploring potential destinations to accommodating last-minute changes during a trip. It’s like having a personal travel agent, but better, as it’s affordable, available 24/7, responds within seconds, and is armed with local insights, captivating photos, maps, itineraries, pricing, and availability. By harnessing the latest advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs) and pioneering breakthroughs in Agent Architectures, Everyday Agents is poised to revolutionize the travel industry.Market OpportunityContributing over 10% to the global GDP, the travel and tourism sector is on the brink of a significant transformation resulting from fundamental shifts in consumer preferences. Newer generations are prioritizing experiences, particularly travel, over material possessions, and the influence of social media is further fueling this trend by inspiring travelers to seek out unique and personalized experiences. As a result, the online travel market, already a $2.3 trillion industry, is projected to grow by more than 10% per year through 2030. With its focus on crafting exquisite, personalized trips, Everyday Agents is well positioned to capitalize on these trends and transform the way we travel.The Role - Founding Backend SW Engineer - Agents/LLMs
As our Founding Backend SW engineer, you will pioneer the development of our AI Agents and LLMs within our consumer applications. Your role is pivotal in shaping the architecture and operational excellence of our systems that cater to AI agents, LLMs, and tailored consumer recommendations. Operating autonomously within a team setting, you'll combine technical expertise with strategic vision, ensuring our infrastructure consistently remains at the forefront of the industry.You'll report directly to our Co-founder and VP of Data, Cian Menzel-Jones. In this role you will:Enable the rapid development and iteration of AI Agent architectures and LLMs by our machine learning team
Leverage cloud computing platforms (GCP or AWS) and 3rd party solutions where appropriate to enable high velocity product development and productionalization at scale
Provide strategic guidance on infrastructure enhancements, optimizing for scalability and performance
Build strong relationships with our machine learning and engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence
Continuously monitor and adapt to emerging technologies, ensuring our systems remain innovative
Total Compensation & Pay Transparency
The compensation package for this role is meant to align with top Series-A companies and includes:Cash Compensation:
The expected cash compensation for US employees in this position is $180K - $240K.
Equity:
As a founding engineer on the team, you will be granted significant ownership in the company
Benefits:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
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Consumer Travel is Ripe for DisruptionToday's travelers are seeking personalized, immersive, and authentic experiences that reflect their unique tastes and interests. They want to be inspired, to feel the thrill of discovery, and to seamlessly benefit from technology throughout their journeys. Yet, the current travel landscape is a maze of disjointed self-serve transactions, often leaving travelers feeling frustrated and unfulfilled. The explosion of travel booking sites is sucking the fun out of getting away, with travelers needing to visit dozens of websites to plan a trip and often needing to resort to time consuming offline strategies. As a result, the joy of travel is often overshadowed by the stress of planning, with travelers spending significantly more time researching a vacation today than just a few years ago.Our AI-Native Travel ConciergeIntroducing Everyday Agents, a stealth startup backed by four top venture funds that is reimagining the way we travel. Everyday Agents is building an AI-powered Travel Concierge (currently in private beta) that simplifies the process of discovering, planning, and booking trips, all in one app. It intuitively understands your preferences, assists in uncovering stays, activities, and dining options, and supports travelers throughout their journey, from exploring potential destinations to accommodating last-minute changes during a trip. It’s like having a personal travel agent, but better, as it’s affordable, available 24/7, responds within seconds, and is armed with local insights, captivating photos, maps, itineraries, pricing, and availability. By harnessing the latest advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs) and pioneering breakthroughs in Agent Architectures, Everyday Agents is poised to revolutionize the travel industry.Market OpportunityContributing over 10% to the global GDP, the travel and tourism sector is on the brink of a significant transformation resulting from fundamental shifts in consumer preferences. Newer generations are prioritizing experiences, particularly travel, over material possessions, and the influence of social media is further fueling this trend by inspiring travelers to seek out unique and personalized experiences. As a result, the online travel market, already a $2.3 trillion industry, is projected to grow by more than 10% per year through 2030. With its focus on crafting exquisite, personalized trips, Everyday Agents is well positioned to capitalize on these trends and transform the way we travel.The Role - Founding Backend SW Engineer - Agents/LLMs
As our Founding Backend SW engineer, you will pioneer the development of our AI Agents and LLMs within our consumer applications. Your role is pivotal in shaping the architecture and operational excellence of our systems that cater to AI agents, LLMs, and tailored consumer recommendations. Operating autonomously within a team setting, you'll combine technical expertise with strategic vision, ensuring our infrastructure consistently remains at the forefront of the industry.You'll report directly to our Co-founder and VP of Data, Cian Menzel-Jones. In this role you will:Enable the rapid development and iteration of AI Agent architectures and LLMs by our machine learning team
Leverage cloud computing platforms (GCP or AWS) and 3rd party solutions where appropriate to enable high velocity product development and productionalization at scale
Provide strategic guidance on infrastructure enhancements, optimizing for scalability and performance
Build strong relationships with our machine learning and engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence
Continuously monitor and adapt to emerging technologies, ensuring our systems remain innovative
Total Compensation & Pay Transparency
The compensation package for this role is meant to align with top Series-A companies and includes:Cash Compensation:
The expected cash compensation for US employees in this position is $180K - $240K.
Equity:
As a founding engineer on the team, you will be granted significant ownership in the company
Benefits:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
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