AI Engineer ($150k–$300k + Equity) at Vibecode

About this role

Vibecode, a seed-stage AI startup, is seeking an AI Engineer to build a cutting-edge coding agent that converts natural language into native mobile applications. You'll work with a founding team from Google, OpenAI, and other top companies to advance AI reasoning and code generation at a well-funded NYC-based startup.

What you'll do

• Design and implement agentic architectures for TypeScript-based AI coding systems
• Develop evaluation frameworks to measure code quality and user intent alignment
• Scale AI stack from model architecture through production deployment
• Collaborate with founding engineers on breakthrough AI reasoning capabilities
• Drive product development with focus on user experience and developer tools

What they're looking for

• AI/ML systems and agentic architectures
• TypeScript (expert level)
• Code generation and LLM systems
• Production ML deployment and scaling
• Product shipping and startup experience
• System design and architecture
• Evaluation and testing frameworks

Benefits

• Up to 2% equity stake in well-funded startup
• Salary: $150k–$300k
• Backing from prominent investors including Alexis Ohanian and Ali Partovi
• Work with founding team from Google, OpenAI, Bluesky, Docker, and Nuro
• High-intensity, in-person environment in New York City