Founding Head of ML (Prompting / Agentic Systems / RAG Orchestration)
San Francisco, California, United States - Remote
What you'll build:
β An agentic orchestration layer for memory, context-switching, and real-time intent.
β Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines for grounded, high-fidelity responses.
β Prompting systems optimized for fast, emotionally intelligent conversations.
β Tools for prompt versioning, observability, and testing.
β Custom fine-tuning for LLMs and eval loops that prioritize character fidelity.
β Tight collaboration with video/audio ML, infra, and design teams to bring it all together.
Requirements
β Have shipped LLM-powered, multi-agent, or RAG-based systems in production.
β Are comfortable with LangGraph, CrewAI, or building orchestration layers from scratch.
β Understand prompt engineering deeply β and know its limits.
β Have experience evaluating and fine-tuning models for responsiveness and style.
β Care about identity, memory, and coherence in human-AI interaction.
β Want to help define what it feels like to speak to an AI.
Benefits
β Salary $120,000 (USD) per year plus equity options available on top.
β Platinum health insurance β we cover the good stuff.
β 4% 401(k) match β long-term thinking encouraged.
β Flexible hybrid schedule in SF Bay Area, or remote for the right person.
β Weβre pre-seed, so base comp is lean β but the founding equity package and impact are real.
β Early ownership in a team that values velocity and thoughtfulness.
β AI Confidant included β weird, personal, powerful.
Tags: Engineering LLMs Machine Learning Pipelines Prompt engineering RAG Testing
Perks/benefits: 401(k) matching Equity / stock options Flex hours Health care
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