Visiting Engineer (contract)

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 proficiency 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 prototype s. 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 y ou. 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 feasibi • lityApply GenAI building blocks (prompt engineering, graphDBs, vectorDBs, agentic frameworks, evals, and guardrails) to real-world develop • mentMake key decisions around infrastructure and platform choices, balancing short-term prototyping needs with long-term scalabi • lityCollaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and AI experts to create, test, and iterate on new conc • eptsUse AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to enhance productivity and speed of itera • tionGather user feedback and iterate quickly based on insights to improve usability and effective • nessDeploy and manage applications on cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, Supab • ase)Build and integrate APIs and third-party serv • icesParticipate in architecture discussions and technical plan • ningIdentify and troubleshoot issues across the s • tackContribute to improving development processes, tools, and team pract • icesStay current with industry trends and emerging technolo gies What you must b • ring:Demonstrated experience building applications that incorporate Generati • ve 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 guard • railsExperience with front-end technologies like JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern frame • worksStrong back-end skills, particularly with P • ythonFamiliarity 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 effectiv • e useProven track record of architecting, implementing, and deploying scalable and maintainable AI-powered sy • stemsExpertise in designing end-to-end system architectures involving front-end, back-end, APIs, and AI/ML compo • nentsDeep 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 pro • ductsStrong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across discip lines Nice to • have:Experience gathering user feedback directly and iterating based on in • sightsExposure to rapid prototyping methodologies and shippin • g MVPsInterest or experience in product design and product th • inkingContributions to open-source GenAI projects or • toolsFamiliarity with serverless architectures or edge com • putingPrior experience as a technical lead or architect on teams delivering AI-driven pr • oductsKnowledge of advanced architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven architectures, datastore d • esign)Experience with large-scale system design and high-performance cloud infrastru • cturesFamiliarity with governance, compliance, and security aspects in AI application archit ecture $10,000 - $12,000 a month This 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 ass essment.