Remote Foundational AI Engineer

Description:

• Numeral is building the automation backbone for internet commerce, focusing on sales tax compliance.
• The company provides a comprehensive service from registration to remittance, allowing e-commerce businesses to concentrate on growth.
• Numeral is a rapidly growing company from Y Combinator’s W23 batch, backed by top-tier investors including Benchmark Capital.
• The team consists of individuals with experience from Stripe, Airbnb, Notion, and other successful companies.
• The company is looking for a Foundational AI Engineer who can thrive in ambiguity and build real-world AI systems end-to-end.
• This role involves designing and implementing LLM-powered automation systems and requires familiarity with a traditional full-stack development environment.
• The engineer will collaborate closely with product and leadership to turn AI ideas into production-grade systems.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 7+ years of experience building products in high-growth environments.
• A minimum of 2+ years of experience working with LLMs is required.
• Proficiency in using state-of-the-art AI development tools such as Cursor and Claude Code is essential.
• Fluency with backend technologies like PostgreSQL, Redis, and cloud services (AWS preferred) is necessary.
• Experience in frontend development, particularly with TypeScript and its ecosystem, is required.
• Candidates should possess a strong product sense, balancing performance, flexibility, and speed.
• Comfort in dynamic startup environments with evolving needs is important.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills are a must.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary and equity, allowing employees to share in the company's success.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage is provided.
• Wellness perks include access to Headspace and the Peloton One App.
• A 401(k) plan is available to help employees build long-term financial security.
• Lunch and snacks are provided when working in the office.
• Regular team offsites and company events are organized as the company grows.
• The company fosters a culture built on ownership, ensuring that employees' work is valued and recognized.