AI Engineer – Cutting-Edge Developer Tools | Startup located in Boulder, Colorado

Are you passionate about leveraging AI to revolutionize the coding experience? Join a forward-thinking team building the next generation of developer tools. We’re seeking a talented AI Engineer to spearhead the integration of advanced language models into a high-performance, collaborative code editor.

About the Role

In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in developing AI-driven features that transform how developers interact with their tools. You'll rapidly prototype and validate concepts using Python or similar scripting languages, optimizing interactions with large language models to enhance user productivity. We would expect to see significant expertise with prompt engineering AND model fine-tuning in well-qualified candidates.

You'll collaborate closely with the engineering team to bring visionary AI-powered coding features to life. From designing and fine-tuning models to creating robust evaluation frameworks, you’ll own the AI lifecycle while core engineers focus on seamless editor integration.

Key Responsibilities

AI Integration: Design and implement systems to interface with large language models for coding applications.
Prompt Engineering: Develop, refine, and optimize prompts for effective model interactions.
Model Fine-Tuning: Tailor models to excel in coding-specific tasks, ensuring high performance and reliability.
Prototyping: Rapidly create and test AI-powered capabilities using Python and modern AI frameworks.
Evaluation: Establish rigorous, repeatable frameworks to validate and ensure the robustness of AI features.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with core engineering to translate prototypes into polished production features.
Strategic Leadership: Drive the vision for AI integration, staying on top of AI research and identifying innovative opportunities.
Team Engagement: Actively participate in pair programming, code reviews, and team brainstorming sessions.

Qualifications

Strong expertise in machine learning and natural language processing.
Proven experience working with large language models, including prompt engineering and fine-tuning.
Proficiency in Python and AI/ML frameworks.
Experience with modern system programming languages.
Demonstrated success in developing and deploying production-grade AI systems.
Knowledge of AI agents and agentic control flow frameworks.
Ability to lead strategic AI initiatives and self-direct projects.
Excellent communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
Passion for improving the coding experience through innovative developer tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in AI-driven code analysis or generation.
Background in developer tools and improving workflows for engineers.
Strong preference for candidates who can work in our Boulder, Colorado office 2-3 days per week.

Why Join?

This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of code editing by combining AI expertise with a world-class engineering team. You’ll work on groundbreaking features that push the limits of what’s possible, making a lasting impact on how developers interact with AI in their daily workflows.

Ready to redefine the future of coding? Apply now and be a part of this transformative journey!

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