Who is Recruiting from Scratch : Recruiting from Scratch is a talent firm that focuses on placing the best candidate for our clients. Senior AI Engineer Location: United States, Canada (Remote) Company Stage of Funding: Growth Stage, Venture-Backed Office Type: Fully Remote with Flexible Hours Salary: $170k-$200k USD / $160k-$180k CAD Company Description Our client is a leading science communication platform revolutionizing how researchers visualize and share complex scientific concepts. Think of them as the "Adobe for Science" - they're building powerful tools that empower scientists worldwide to create professional-quality illustrations and communicate their research more effectively. Their platform is used by top research institutions in over 100 countries, helping accelerate scientific discovery through better visual communication. Backed by prestigious investors including Y Combinator, they're a mission-driven team of scientists, engineers, and designers passionate about making science more accessible and understandable. What You Will Do Drive AI innovation across the product by implementing practical, value-adding AI solutions that enhance scientific visualization and workflow Develop and integrate sophisticated AI capabilities using modern JavaScript and Python Collaborate cross-functionally with product teams to transform business requirements into impactful AI features Build and implement LLM technologies that go far beyond basic coding assistants Help shape the company's AI strategy by identifying opportunities for innovation and efficiency Contribute to the technical architecture ensuring seamless AI integration Mentor team members on emerging AI technologies and integration best practices Ideal Candidate Background 7+ years of software engineering experience with strong expertise in JavaScript and Python Proven track record of integrating AI/LLMs into product workflows or development processes Experience working with OpenAI APIs or implementing open-source LLMs Product engineering background with a history of shipping user-facing features Experience collaborating closely with product teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions Full-stack capabilities with a hands-on engineering approach Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms Background in scientific visualization or working with scientific data Previous work at companies with AI-native products Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Compensation and Benefits Competitive base salary: $170k-$200k USD (location-dependent) / $160k-$180k CAD Equity options in a growing, venture-backed company Comprehensive healthcare benefits Fully remote work environment with flexible hours Annual on-site team meetups and optional hackathons Pet-friendly benefits This is a rare opportunity to join a mission-driven company at the intersection of science and technology, where your AI expertise will have direct impact on accelerating scientific discovery. As their first dedicated AI engineering hire, you'll be instrumental in steering the company toward the emerging landscape where AI drives massive efficiency and growth.

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