Agentic Engineer

Location: New York

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About the Company

We are hiring for a high-growth, Series A startup redefining the industry with an AI-native research and task automation platform. Backed by leading global venture investors, we are building the bridge between complex data and actionable human insight. Founded by a team of industry veterans from top-tier AI research labs and leading institutions, we are creating agents that can read, analyze, and integrate disparate data sources with the accuracy and privacy demanded by enterprise-grade clients.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior AI Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team in New York City. This is an opportunity to move beyond simple chatbots and build autonomous agents that reason, research, and execute complex professional workflows.

Responsibilities

• Build Autonomous Agents:
  Design and implement scalable multi-modal LM-based agents capable of complex reasoning and task execution.
• Innovate on Architecture:
  Research and build solutions involving RAG, semantic search, knowledge representation, function calling, and LLM fine-tuning.
• Define Quality:
  Research and build rigorous evaluations, metrics, and benchmarks to ensure model reliability in high-stakes environments.
• From Lab to Live:
  Present innovative solutions through POCs and demos, then refactor and optimize that work into high-quality, production-ready code.
• Collaborate:
  Partner with product managers, designers, and software engineers to integrate AI capabilities into the core user experience.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a relevant quantitative field.

Required Skills

• Framework Expertise:
  Strong programming experience with Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, or Tensor Flow).
• Production Mindset:
  Experience writing robust, production-ready code rather than just working in research notebooks.
• Domain Knowledge:
  Familiarity with the latest literature on Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI agents.
• Math Foundation:
  Solid grasp of core ML concepts and related mathematics (linear algebra, probability, statistics, and multivariate calculus).
• Communication:
  Ability to brainstorm technical research ideas and present innovative solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in industrial research (internships or previous engineering roles).
• Evidence of academic research through projects or publications.

Pay range and compensation package

NYC Benefits:
Competitive salary and equity packages, comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and a flexible hybrid work model in Manhattan.

Equal Opportunity Statement

This role is filled through Merit, a talent platform designed to respect your time and provide transparency. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

How to Apply

• Interview Once:
  You undergo a single interview process. If you perform strongly, you are connected directly to hiring managers at top startups (Seed to Series B) currently hiring for AI roles like this.
• Direct Access:
  Skip the "résumé black hole" with fast-tracked introductions to technical leadership.
• Guaranteed Feedback:
  Every candidate receives detailed, actionable interview feedback regardless of the outcome.
• Total Flexibility:
  Interviews can be taken at any time that suits your schedule.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet

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