Founding Engineer (AI)
Warsaw, Poland
OTS – OTS Other /
Hybrid /
Remote
We are helping our client – an ambitious early-stage stealth startup – find a talented Founding Engineer to join their core team. The company is on a mission to transform how engineering organizations detect and solve bugs, leveraging cutting-edge AI to make the development process faster and smarter.
This is not just another engineering role — it’s an opportunity to join as a founding team member, shape the product vision, and influence the technical direction from day one. You’ll work on building a production-ready MVP out of a working proof of concept and lay the foundation for a scalable platform.
About the role
We're seeking an exceptional technical leader with a strong background in programming languages, generative AI, and large language models. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of programming languages, including Python, and experience with frameworks like Langchain. You will be responsible for driving the technical development of our product, working closely with our founding team to deliver a high-quality solution.
What you’ll do
- Develop and implement our product's technical roadmap
- Design and implement scalable and efficient software systems
- Collaborate with our founding team to define product requirements and technical specifications
- Lead the development of our product, ensuring high-quality code and best practices
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, applying this knowledge to improve our product
What you bring
- 8+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on programming languages and AI
- 4+ years of experience in Python and experience with frameworks like Langchain
- Deep understanding of programming languages, including syntax, semantics, and runtime environments
- Experience with vector databases, semantic graphs, and other relevant technologies
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex problems into manageable components
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical team members
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide team members
- Experience with Kubernetes, DevOps tools, and cloud-based infrastructure is a plus
Benefits
- Work in a highly professional team with a friendly community spirit and supportive environment
- Paid vacation — 20 business days per year, 100% sick leave payment
- Flexible working hours – we care about you (!) and your output
- 5 sick days per year
- Equipment provision
- Health insurance in Luxmed (after the end of the probationary period)
- Partially compensated educational costs (for courses, certifications, professional events, etc.)
- Legal and Accounting support in Poland
- English and Polish classes 2 times a week (online)
- Bright and memorable corporate life: corporate parties, gifts to employees in honor of live events, weekly pizza Fridays
