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Zep AI

The Memory Foundation For Your AI Stack

AI Engineer

$180K - $230K / 1.00%
Location
San Francisco, CA, US
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
3+ years
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Daniel Chalef
Daniel Chalef
Founder

About the role

About the Role

Zep is building the long-term memory layer for the LLM application
stack. We have a large and active open-source community and recently
launched our cloud service. We're seeking an experienced AI Engineer
to join our startup. As a critical member of our small, fast-paced
team, you will design, implement, and maintain our Go-based APIs.

Zep is funded by YC, Engineering Capital, and angels such as
Guillermo Rauch (Vercel).

Key Responsibilities:

  * Lead the development, implementation, and optimization of
    LLM-based AI solutions
  * Design and execute training strategies for LLMs, including data
    preparation and model fine-tuning
  * Develop and implement rigorous testing and validation protocols
    for AI models
  * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions
    into our products
  * Stay current with the latest advancements in AI and LLM
    technologies
  * Make critical decisions regarding AI architecture, model
    selection, and implementation strategies
  * Manage end-to-end project lifecycles with minimal supervision
  * Contribute to the company's AI strategy and vision

Required Qualifications:

  * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine
    Learning, or a related field
  * Minimum 12-months experience advanced work with LLMs: agentic
    applications, advanced RAG, structured output, and more
  * Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with machine learning,
    including training, testing, deploying, and validation
  * Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with deep
    learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
  * Extensive knowledge of natural language processing techniques and
    architectures
  * Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
    for AI model deployment
  * Comfortable with ambiguity and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving
    environment

Nice to Have

  * Contributions to open-source projects, particularly LLM-related
  * Experience in REST API development, NoSQL database design, and
    RDBMS design and optimizations
  * Experience with Go or TypeScript

Benefits

  * Directly impact the development of the future LLM application
    stack
  * Competitive salary and equity compensation
  * Flexible work hours and remote work options
  * Health, dental, and vision insurance
  * Opportunities for professional growth and development
  * Collaborative and inclusive work environment

About Zep AI

Our vision is to create a world where AI tackles everyday tasks from
the mundane to the monumental, bringing tangible benefits to society.
Agents will need access to the right data, with privacy and
compliance safeguards paramount.

We are developing a continuously learning, permissioned memory layer
for AI agents that synthesizes knowledge from user interactions and
business data, enabling agents to execute complex tasks successfully.

Zep AI
Zep AI
Founded:2023
Team Size:5
Location:San Francisco
  
Founders
Daniel Chalef
Daniel Chalef
Founder
  

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