AI Founding Engineer

Freelancer, Full-time · Remote

Your mission

We are seeking a highly skilled AI Founding Engineer on a full-time basis (40h per week), for a period of at least 12 months, with possibility of extension.

Role Summary:
As the AI Founding Engineer, you will be at the forefront of developing and refining our AI-driven solutions. In this critical role, you’ll fine-tune large language models (LLMs), benchmark model performance, and advance computer vision capabilities. You will also lead the training of models based on user feedback and corrections. Experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and a strong understanding of webpage DOM structures are highly preferred. This role requires a proactive leader who can drive AI innovation and set the technical direction for the company.

Responsibilities:

To implement and optimize AI-driven data extraction techniques from documents, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
To lead the fine-tuning of LLMs to optimize performance and align with specific use cases
Regularly benchmark and assess AI models, applying improvements to ensure high-quality outputs
To develop and enhance computer vision models to drive extraction, automation, and product innovation
To design and implement workflows for training models based on user feedback and corrections for continuous improvement
To utilize RPA knowledge to create AI solutions that integrate seamlessly with workflows, focusing on webpage DOM structure automation.

Your profile

Proven experience in fine-tuning LLMs, training AI models, embedding/RAG systems, and applying machine learning to complex problems
Hands-on experience in developing and optimizing computer vision models
Strong RPA background, with an understanding of how AI and RPA can combine for powerful automation
Keep understanding of webpage DOM structures and experience in automation
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams through challenging AI projects
Skilled in designing workflows for AI model training based on user feedback to ensure ongoing improvements.

Core Tech Stack:

JavaScript
React
Node.js
Python
PostgreSQL
Reporting Structure

You will work directly with our two co-founders, playing a pivotal role in the company’s strategic direction and technological advancements.

Why us?

100% remote
Assigned Account Manager for Developers

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About us

Index is a UK-based company providing end-to-end remote-work services, powered by our digital platform. We help leading companies like GoEuro, Vodafone, Venly, YC startups, and 100 more companies to scale their engineering team by finding and managing high-performing tech talent.

We are growing fast and have the vision of building the leading software development company in the world. If you are up for the challenge, we want you to join us!
Here are some reviews from our teammates on -> Glassdoor.

We are:

Fastest Growing Tech Startup. We are growing faster than the market and have the vision of building the leading software talent network in the world.
International Team. We bring together people from 7+ countries with varied work experience and functional expertise and different perspectives on strategic and organisational challenges.
A Great Place to Work UK -certified company. Our place on the GPW prestigious list is driven by the employee engagement survey, measuring the extent to which everyone across Index feels about the culture we’ve developed collectively, making us a truly great workplace for all.

You would make an ideal candidate for our company if you are willing to commit to the following:
Above Average Principles:

Integrity.
Respect. Show empathy and respect to others and their feelings; Show others that you care.
Extra-Mile. Excellence and work ethics. Ask the question: “What else can I do?”; Reject average, good to pass by.
Move Quickly and Be Resourcefulness. Do more with less.
Ongoing Learner. Ask the questions: “What coaching do you have for me?” and “What can I do better?“; What is the learning here?.
Team Player. Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.
Extra Smile. We look to the positive side in every situation. We love what we do every day. Ask the question: “What is good in this?”.

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