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Founding AI Engineer
NileSystems
Melville · On-site Full-time Lead 1w ago
About the role
About
We are building AI-powered products from the ground up — and we’re looking for a Founding AI Engineer to join as a core technical partner.
This is not a traditional job.
This is a founding opportunity with equity / profit-sharing, designed for someone who wants to build real products, own outcomes, and grow into a leadership role (CTO track).
What You’ll Do
- Build AI-powered applications using LLMs (OpenAI, Claude, etc.)
- Design and implement RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems
- Create automation workflows using n8n or similar tools
- Integrate APIs and build scalable backend systems
- Deploy and manage applications on AWS / Azure / GCP
- Rapidly prototype MVPs and iterate quickly from idea to production
- Help define architecture, technical direction, and product decisions
What We’re Looking For
- Strong hands-on experience with AI tools, LLM APIs, or AI application development
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Ability to build fast — from concept to working product
- Strong understanding of APIs, backend systems, and automation
- Startup mindset: ownership, speed, and problem-solving
- Must be willing to work on-site or closely with the team in Long Island, NY
Compensation
- Equity and/or profit-sharing (negotiable based on experience and contribution)
- Early-stage founding role with significant upside potential
- Clear path toward Lead Engineer / CTO-level responsibility
Why This Role?
You won’t just be writing code — you’ll be:
- Building core AI systems from scratch
- Shaping product strategy
- Defining technical architecture
- Owning real equity in what we build
We are looking for builders, not job seekers.
Interested?
If you're someone who enjoys building fast, solving hard problems, and owning what you create — reach out directly or apply.
Let’s build something meaningful.
Skills
AWSAzureGCPLLM APIsOpenAIRAGn8n
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