Founding Engineer, Agents

The role

Build autonomous agents designed to handle complex computer-based work reliably over extended periods. You will own core agent systems, from execution and memory to evaluations.

What you will do

• Build agents that can pursue a goal over multiple weeks with minimal human intervention
• Design memory systems that help agents retain knowledge and improve over time
• Develop evaluation frameworks to determine whether agents outperform people on specific tasks
• Improve reliability and reduce the need for human review of agent runs

Required qualifications

• Hands-on experience building production agents that people rely on
• Clear understanding of agent failure modes
• At least 1 to 2 years of experience at a fast-growing or AI-focused startup
• Experience building agent memory, long-running execution, multi-step reasoning, or systems that maintain goals over time
• Track record building evaluations that inform real decisions, including comparisons against human-level baselines
• Evidence of substantive engineering work, with either published research others build on or software shipped at meaningful scale
• Strong engineering fundamentals
• A degree from a highly selective institution or an equivalent credential, such as founding a company, is valued
• A collaborative, thoughtful approach to working through difficult problems

Nice to have

• Agent architecture experience
• Backgrounds in competitive math, programming, debate, or games

Benefits

• Meaningful founding equity

Before you apply

• Visa sponsorship is available

About the company

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