Full-Time
Founding AI Engineer
Posted on 12/21/2024
Menlo Ventures
51-200 employees
Venture capital for early-stage startups
Compensation Overview
$140k - $200kAnnually
Senior, Expert
San Francisco, CA, USA
This is a hybrid role, indicating that the candidate will need to work in-office part of the time.
You match the following Menlo Ventures's candidate preferences
Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:
- Masters/PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience building and scaling 0->1 AI/ML systems in fast-paced environments
- Strong experience training and fine-tuning large language models (e.g., GPT, LLaMA)
- Expertise in PyTorch, vLLM, and modern AI frameworks
- Deep understanding of prompt engineering, NLP techniques, and generative modeling
- Experience with multi-agent systems and distributed architectures
- Proficiency in Python and modern development practices (CI/CD, containerization)
- Working knowledge of JavaScript/Next.js is a plus
- Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear insights
- Design and implement our core AI infrastructure, including model fine-tuning, fast decoding, and multi-agent architectures
- Build intelligent recommendation systems that guide users toward more effective data analysis
- Develop 'fast update' capabilities enabling near real-time model responses to user modifications
- Collaborate with the team to ensure AI outputs are both insightful and intuitive
- Shape our technical roadmap and establish best practices for AI development
- Working knowledge of JavaScript/Next.js is a plus
Menlo Ventures invests in early-stage startups across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, healthcare, financial technology, and software as a service (SaaS). The firm collaborates with founders to help them identify product-market fit, create effective go-to-market strategies, and grow their businesses. Menlo Ventures primarily focuses on technology and healthcare markets, seeking out startups that show significant growth potential. The firm provides capital and strategic guidance in exchange for equity stakes in these companies. As the startups succeed and either get acquired or go public, Menlo Ventures profits from the increase in value of its equity holdings. With a history of successful investments, Menlo Ventures has built a portfolio that includes several public companies and notable mergers and acquisitions.
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$20.9B
Headquarters
Menlo Park, California
Founded
1976
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Menlo Ventures' $100M Anthology Fund supports AI innovation across various industries.
- The firm's participation in ShopMy's $77.5M funding round expands its creator marketing reach.
- Menlo Ventures' investment in Eleos aligns with the growing trend in AI-driven behavioral health.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition in AI investments may lead to market saturation and reduced returns.
- ShopMy's expansion could intensify competition, impacting Menlo Ventures' portfolio companies.
- The rise of AI-driven legal platforms could disrupt traditional legal services investments.
What makes Menlo Ventures unique
- Menlo Ventures focuses on early-stage investments in AI, healthcare, and fintech.
- The firm partners with founders to develop go-to-market strategies and scale operations.
- Menlo Ventures has a track record of successful exits through acquisitions and public offerings.
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