Full Stack Engineer

ABOUT DIFFERENTIAL AI:Differential AI is a PhD-inspired AI/ML startup that creates AI models and generates datasets for enterprise clients across various use cases. Founded on principles derived from Ivy League PhD research, our technology offers compelling value propositions:Private & Secure: Models run entirely offline, ensuring complete data privacyUltra-Efficient: 7,000x smaller models than conventional solutionsCost-Effective: Up to 83% reduction in expensive training costsWe are a post-revenue company with locked-down intellectual property, currently entertaining a seed funding round. Our founding team consists of 2 AI/ML/Data Science PhDs and 1 MBA, with degrees from Brown, Cornell, Harvard, Georgetown, and Elon University.THE ROLE:We are seeking a Full Stack Engineer to join our founding team. As one of our first few employees, you will wear many hats; you will be instrumental in building the core architecture and seamless integration between our user-facing applications and our advanced backend systems. Your primary focus will be on developing robust frontend interfaces and the critical "stitching" logic that connects to our custom LLM pipeline, powered by cutting-edge AI technologies. This is a hands-on role for someone eager to tackle complex technical challenges, drive innovation, and make a significant impact.WHY US OVER OTHERS:Wear Maximal Hats: There is no better place than a startup to get breadth of experience and to grow alongside the company.Prestige: Collaborate with PhD technical expertise and proven academic pedigree. You get to say that you work for an “Ivy League PhD-Inspired AI Startup”!Market Timing: Enter the AI market with differentiated technology at an optimal growth inflection point.Entirely Flexible: Work fully remotely outside of your day job.DESIRED QUANTITATIVE SKILLS:Proven experience as a full-stack software engineer, with a strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency in both frontend and backend development.Expertise in modern web frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue for frontend; Node.js, Python/Django/Flask, Go, Ruby on Rails for backend). TypeScript experience is a plus.Solid understanding of API design and development (RESTful, GraphQL).Experience with database systems (relational and/or NoSQL).Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and deployment strategies.A strong grasp of software security principles and best practices.Experience with, or a strong interest in, large language models (LLMs), natural language processing (NLP), and data retrieval systems.DESIRED QUALITATIVE ATTRIBUTES:Trust: Us 3 founders basically would trust each other with our lives because we think rationally, have no egos, and play fairly. We aim to find someone who we could say the same for! Conversely, we aspire to earn your trust as well and will do whatever it takes for transparency, fairness, and honesty to prevail.Hunger: You are eager to learn, succeed, and take on new tasks. You are proactive, and resourceful.COMPENSATION:This is an equity-only compensation role; our company is too early. As an early team member, you will receive a significant equity stake in the company, directly aligning your success with the growth and value creation of the startup. You will share in the substantial upside potential as we sign more early customers, grow our brand, and secure funding.