Applied AI Engineer (Founding Engineer ) CTC upto 80 Lakhs Remote India

Full-time · Remote – India

Compensation: $40K–$100K/year base + up to 40% performance bonus

A fast-growing AI company building systems that predict how people will perform on the job—using large language models (LLMs) to automate resume screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions. The product is already used by top-tier AI labs and trusted across a wide range of hiring pipelines.

With a $100M revenue run rate and 59% month-over-month growth over the past 6 months, the company is scaling quickly, though headcount remains lean and profitability strong.

The Applied AI Engineer will work across machine learning, product engineering, and customer operations. This is a cross-functional role requiring technical depth and an understanding of real-world product requirements.

Key areas of focus include:

• Refining datasets and converting them into model-ready signals
• Designing infrastructure and features based on product feedback and platform needs
• Developing tools and prototypes that help ensure clients derive maximum value from the platform
• Collaborating closely with operations and engineering teams in tight feedback loops

• Prior experience at a startup or as a founder
• Strong programming skills in React, Next.js, and Python
• Experience designing schemas for SQL and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with orchestration tools like Airflow or similar ETL systems
• Hands-on experience deploying LLMs or other ML models in production, including evaluation pipelines
• Background in systems integration — e.g., with CRMs, applicant tracking systems, payment platforms, or data warehouses
• Interest in evaluation frameworks, benchmarks, and annotation tooling
• A strong attention to detail and desire to learn continuously

• Base salary: $40K–$100K USD, depending on experience
• Performance bonus: Up to 40% of base salary