Founding Engineer (AI/ML)

San Francisco · Hybrid$130k – $170k + Equity

About this role

As a Founding ML/AI Engineer at Clera, you’ll help shape the intelligence layer of our recruiting marketplace. You’ll own recommendation systems, ranking algorithms, and LLM-powered matching to connect top talent with their dream roles. This role is foundational to how we surface the right opportunities and drive impact for both candidates and employers.

What youll do

  • Build and own the AI/ML intelligence layer, including recommendation systems and ranking algorithms.
  • Develop LLM-powered matching that improves candidate-role alignment.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to translate product goals into production-ready features.
  • Deliver end-to-end features with ownership and shipping to production on a daily cadence.
  • Architect and maintain production-grade data pipelines and services integrated with the stack.

What Clera is looking for

  • Strong CS fundamentals and experience delivering end-to-end product features in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Proficiency with Cursor, Supabase, Prisma, Typesense, LLM APIs, and trigger.dev in production-grade projects.
  • TypeScript and React experience.
  • Open to working in hackerhouses in LatAm and has operated in entrepreneurial hacky environments.
  • Willing to work 6 days per week.
  • Demonstrates something outstanding about their profile (e.g., top GPA, strong projects, active GitHub).

Company at a glance

AI talent agent that acts as a personal headhunter for top talent

IndustryComputer Software
Team Size11-50
WorkspaceHybrid
StagePre-Seed
Founded2025
Location
San Francisco, United States
LinkedInLinkedIn

Top Benefits

  • Competitive salary + equity
  • Flexible hours
  • Health insurance
  • Learning budget
  • Hackerhouse
  • Work with a team of A-players

Culture & values

Impact-Driven

Innovation First

Growth Mindset

Maximizing Presence - values in-person collaboration

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