Founding Engineer - Viewpoints AI

Founding Engineer, Viewpoints AIViewpoints AIWe are a PearX-and venture backed startup that seeks to revolutionize how research is conducted about human responses to media. We simulate thousands of user personas with AI giving customers research-grade insights in minutes, not weeks, and at a fraction of the cost. We are seeking a Founding Engineer to help build our pioneering study simulation platform. As our first full-time engineering hire, you'll have unprecedented autonomy in technical decisions and a direct impact on our company's foundation and future.Position OverviewWe're looking for an exceptional engineer who can own the entire technical stack, from architecture decisions to implementation. You'll work directly with the founder to transform our current prototype into a robust, scalable platform while setting the technical direction for future growth.Your ImpactAs Founding Engineer, you'll establish the technical foundation of Viewpoints AI by:Architecting and implementing the core simulation engine that powers multiple concurrent study scenariosDefining our technical roadmap and making critical infrastructure decisionsBuilding and scaling both frontend and backend systems from first principlesCreating the development playbook and engineering culture for future team membersWorking directly with founders to translate product vision into technical realityKey ResponsibilitiesYou will take ownership of our entire technical infrastructure, including:Evolving our backend architecture to support scalable study simulations across multiple personas and usersDeveloping robust statistical analysis capabilities for simulation depth and breadthCreating an intuitive frontend experience that makes our platform accessible and efficientImplementing core platform features including authentication, rate limiting, and security measuresOptimizing LLM API integrations for performance and cost efficiencyRequired Qualifications7+ years of full stack development experience with a track record of scaling systemsStrong technical leadership experience and ability to make architectural decisionsExpertise with LLM APIs and AI system integrationDeep understanding of distributed systems and scalability challengesExperience building production systems from scratchTrack record of owning projects end-to-endComfort with ambiguity and ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environmentTechnologiesYou'll have the autonomy to choose the best technologies for our needs. Experience with any of these is valuable:Frontend: Vue.js, ReactBackend: Flask, FastAPI, Node.jsDatabases: Postgres, RedisCloud: AWS, AzureInfrastructure: Docker, KubernetesWhy Join UsGround-floor opportunity at a Pear-backed startupEquity ownershipDirect influence on product direction and company strategyAutonomy in technical decisionsOpportunity to build and lead the engineering team as we grow

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