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Lead Engineer (Software & AI/ML) - Early Stage Startup

Onsite or remote • Austin+6💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-24

Core

Lead Engineer building software and AI/ML solutions for an investor relations and sustainability startup.

Role type

Lead Software & AI/ML Engineer

Builds

Investor relations and shareholder activism software platform

Domain

Finance (Investor Relations) + AI/ML

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

backend programming, AI/ML model development, data science, data analytics, open source model training, prompt engineering

Preferred skills

ESG knowledge, investment stewardship expertise, public markets experience, Masters/PhD

Technologies

open source models

Responsibilities

Shape product development, build sophisticated AI prompts, train open source models, develop backend systems

Seniority

Lead, hands-on IC with team growth responsibilities

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## About the role AI/ML startup in the investor relations, sustainability, and shareholder activism space Join an early-stage, VC-backed startup as a Lead Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our product and company. We are seeking a technical leader to take our product to the next level. This is a unique opportunity to build software, drive product development, grow a team, and make a significant impact. If you're passionate about data, machine learning, and building technology to solve complex business challenges, we want to hear from you! We're a team of former consultants, investors, and investment bankers. We are looking to grow our team and are ready to develop our software now that we have conducted significant customer discovery to validate our idea and market solution. ## Desired Skills and Qualifications - Software engineer with at least 5+ years of experience - Strong backend programming skills - Strong background in AI/ML and familiarity with the latest models - Strong background in data science and data analytics - Ability to develop sophisticated AI prompts and train open source models - Interest in ESG, investment stewardship, and public markets - Preference for those with Masters Degree or PhD, but not required - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as a self-learner - Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
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