Founding Full Stack Engineer

tl;dr Riley is looking for an experienced Full Stack and AI Engineer with expertise in Python (FastAPI), React, and TypeScript to join our team! You'll play a pivotal role in developing a first-in-class application for new parents that provides personalized insights, recommendations, and advice and reduce stress and empower the next generation. Exceptional communication skills and familiarity with LLM calls and RAG pipelines are essential. Skills and Experience at-a-Glance: Python (FastAPI) JavaScript (React and TypeScript) Experience working with LLMs and RAG pipelines Exceptional communication ability (DevOps experience is a bonus) About Riley: Riley is a first-of-its-kind AI companion for parents that offers personalized recommendations and guidance for families navigating the pivotal first year of their child's life and beyond. Our mission is to provide a supportive, intelligent app that acts as a one-stop-shop for any task, question, or need that parents may have by offering personalized advice and insights based on the best available data. We are a small but mighty team, comprised of a technical founder, design lead, and founding engineers. Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years’ experience and advanced to expert skills in: Backend Development: Proficiency in Python, particularly with FastAPI. Frontend Frameworks: Expertise in React and TypeScript. AI Integration: Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) via their APIs and implementing tools such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines and Multi-Agent Workflows. Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication for both daily engagement and documentation. Ideal but not required: Cloud Compute Skills: Including infrastructure-as-code and continuous integration. Additional Qualifications: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Math, Engineering,Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience. Experience leading and building remote engineering teams is highly desirable. A proactive and dedicated mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced, early-stage environment. Responsibilities: Develop, optimize, and advance our AI infrastructure Determine and execute a roadmap for advancing our AI capabilities through continuous learning Develop and maintain backend services using FastAPI. Build and enhance frontend components with React and TypeScript. Communicate effectively with the team, providing clear documentation and project walkthroughs. Balance elegant and general code with speed and product goals. On Offer: Competitive salary plus equity. Flexible working hours and remote work options. Unlimited vacation (mandatory 15 days). Mentorship in both tech and business, including budget for personal and professional growth. We're excited to hear from you!