Applied AI Engineer

About this role

Serval seeks an Applied AI Engineer to develop intelligent agents that automate enterprise workflows using large language models and cutting-edge AI techniques. You'll design, build, and deploy production AI systems that transform repetitive operational processes across IT, HR, Finance, and other business functions.

What you'll do

• Design and deploy AI-powered features leveraging LLMs and foundation models
• Develop and optimize applied AI systems including model selection, fine-tuning, and evaluation
• Integrate AI capabilities into production environments with focus on reliability and scalability
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to deliver customer-facing experiences
• Evaluate model performance and iterate based on data and user feedback
• Establish AI engineering best practices and raise technical standards

What they're looking for

• Production AI/ML systems development
• Large language model and foundation model expertise
• Prompt engineering and LLM fine-tuning
• API integration and data pipeline design
• Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or equivalent)
• Software engineering fundamentals
• Product-focused engineering mindset
• Go, TypeScript, or Python

Benefits

• Direct impact on product strategy and company success
• Opportunity to build AI products from zero-to-one
• Work with experienced team and top-tier investors (Sequoia, Redpoint, etc.)
• Fast-paced startup environment with ownership and accountability
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation