Founding Engineer
Core
Design and build the core architecture for Cortex, an AI system accelerating hardware development by integrating with engineering R&D firms and live customer programs.
Role type
Senior, hands-on IC founding engineer (AI systems & architecture)
Builds
Production AI systems for hardware R&D (agent orchestration, retrieval, tool integrations, evaluations, observability)
Domain
Hardware engineering R&D, AI systems, industrial equipment
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, backend systems engineering, ML systems engineering, agent orchestration, retrieval, fine-tuning, reinforcement learning, CAD/CAE/PLM integration, system architecture
Preferred skills
Experience shipping production systems to real customers, working in ambiguity, mentoring engineers
Technologies
Python, AI frameworks, CAD, CAE, PLM, simulation tools
Responsibilities
Design core system architecture; Ship production AI systems into live engineering programs; Integrate with engineering data systems; Build feedback loops from simulations and field outcomes; Mentor first engineering hires; Contribute to product direction
