Founding AI Solutions Engineer

3 days ago


San Francisco CA United States LlamaIndex Inc. Full time

Help us build the future of AI

Join our team to pioneer the future of Large Language Model (LLM) applications.

Values we are looking for:
  • Integrity, alignment and passion

  • Adaptability and the ability to work with limited resources

  • Intellectual horsepower (smart x get things done)

  • Level up the people around you

  • Domain specific knowledge

About the Role:

We're seeking a Founding AI Solutions Engineer to join our team and help maintain our position at the forefront of production-quality LLM application development. In this role, you'll work closely with customers to build and deploy LLM/RAG/agent applications while translating real-world feedback into framework improvements.

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with customers to design, build, and deploy custom LLM/RAG/agent applications

  • Identify common challenges in production LLM applications and develop solutions

  • Contribute to the improvement and expansion of our open-source framework based on real-world feedback

  • Collaborate with the core engineering team to implement new features and optimizations

  • Help develop best practices and documentation for production LLM application development

  • Represent LlamaIndex in customer interactions and potentially in the wider AI community

Qualifications:

  • Deep expertise with Python and related ecosystem (Pydantic, Poetry, FastAPI, etc.)

  • Passionate about applied AI and enjoy building practical solutions

  • Adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment

  • Excellent communicator, able to work with both technical teams and customers

  • Hands-on experience building and deploying production-quality LLM, RAG, or agent applications for customers

  • Strong understanding of the challenges in production LLM application development

  • Ability to translate customer feedback into tangible framework improvements Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

  • Completion of important AI projects

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience building with TypeScript

  • Significant contributions to top open-source AI/ML projects

  • Competitive programming or olympiad awards

  • Quick learners who stay updated with the latest AI developments

Benefits:
  • Competitive compensation

  • Meaningful equity options in a rapidly growing company

  • Comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage for you and your family

  • Unlimited paid time off policy

  • Daily catered lunch and snacks in the San Francisco office

Location:

We offer a hybrid-friendly culture based out of our downtown San Francisco office.

Pursuant to the SanFrancisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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