Visiting Engineer

Job Description Who we are: AI is the new electricity: Just as electricity transformed numerous industries starting 100 years ago, AI is now poised to do the same. AI Fund is a venture studio founded by Dr. Andrew Ng in 2017. Our portfolio companies use AI technology to build applications across numerous industry sectors. The AI Fund team combines their experiences as AI pioneers, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, investors, and operators. We are backed by a $390-million dollar fund from top-tier global corporations and VC firms. Our purpose is to build AI companies that move humanity forward What We're Looking For: For the Visiting Engineer role, we are seeking an AI Full-Stack Engineer with fluency in software development and proficient in rapid prototyping. You should possess intense curiosity and leverage modern Generative AI frameworks. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments where the goal is to quickly build and iterate on full-stack applications leveraging cutting-edge AI techniques, as well as guiding technical vision and defining architectural patterns. You're passionate about staying ahead of the curve in AI—constantly exploring new tools, frameworks, and best practices. You'll collaborate closely with Andrew Ng to bring experimental ideas to life through functional prototypes. This role puts you in the front row of where AI is heading, working with technologies that are helping shape the future. If you're driven by ambition, innovation, and the thrill of building what's next—this is the role for you.What you will do:Drive rapid engineering efforts to build full-stack applications using GenAI tools, enabling deep exploration of product ideas, user experiences, and technical feasibilityApply GenAI building blocks (prompt engineering, graphDBs, vectorDBs, agentic frameworks, evals, and guardrails) to real-world developmentMake key decisions around infrastructure and platform choices, balancing short-term prototyping needs with long-term scalabilityCollaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and AI experts to create, test, and iterate on new conceptsUse AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to enhance productivity and speed of iterationGather user feedback and iterate quickly based on insights to improve usability and effectivenessDeploy and manage applications on cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, Supabase)Build and integrate APIs and third-party servicesParticipate in architecture discussions and technical planningIdentify and troubleshoot issues across the stackContribute to improving development processes, tools, and team practicesStay current with industry trends and emerging technologiesWhat you must bring:Demonstrated experience building applications that incorporate Generative AIProficiency with GenAI tools and frameworks: prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate), agentic platforms (e.g., LangGraph, CrewAI), LLM evals, and guardrailsExperience with front-end technologies like JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern frameworksStrong back-end skills, particularly with PythonFamiliarity with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)Hands-on experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code) and understanding of best practices for effective useProven track record of architecting, implementing, and deploying scalable and maintainable AI-powered systemsExpertise in designing end-to-end system architectures involving front-end, back-end, APIs, and AI/ML componentsDeep curiosity and a fast-learning mindset—especially around emerging trends in AIAbility to write scrappy, disposable code for fast prototyping, and clean code for scalable productsStrong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across disciplinesNice to have:Experience gathering user feedback directly and iterating based on insightsExposure to rapid prototyping methodologies and shipping MVPsInterest or experience in product design and product thinkingContributions to open-source GenAI projects or toolsFamiliarity with serverless architectures or edge computingPrior experience as a technical lead or architect on teams delivering AI-driven productsKnowledge of advanced architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven architectures, datastore design)Experience with large-scale system design and high-performance cloud infrastructuresFamiliarity with governance, compliance, and security aspects in AI application architectureThis is a great opportunity for someone in transition and looking to gain awesome building experience working alongside Andrew Ng. We are only considering candidates within commuting distance from Mountain View. As part of the interview process, you will be asked to complete a 15 minutes AI assessment.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.