Focus AI is transforming engineering productivity through intelligent automation. Our AI-native platform serves a dual purpose: empowering engineers to focus on high-impact work by automating routine tasks, while providing managers with actionable insights to drive strategic alignment and team success.

Led by proven leaders from top-tier institutions (Harvard, Stanford) and industry giants (Microsoft, Salesforce, Palantir), we're building sophisticated tools that eliminate unnecessary meetings, streamline workflows, and deliver smart task prioritization. Our platform reduces time-to-execution, enhances visibility across engineering operations, and ensures daily activities align with strategic objectives.

We're looking for a visionary Founding Lead Engineer with proven AI expertise to architect our technical foundation and join us in building the future of engineering.

What You'll Do:

• Technical Architecture : Design and implement our core platform architecture from scratch, with a focus on sophisticated AI integration. Make foundational decisions about infrastructure, scalability, and engineering practices that will shape our future.
• AI Innovation : Drive the implementation of cutting-edge LLM technologies within our platform. Build complex systems that leverage modern AI infrastructure to transform engineering workflows.
• Team Leadership : Build and lead our engineering team from the ground up. Foster a culture that combines technical excellence with AI innovation and continuous learning.
• Product Vision : Partner with founders to shape our product strategy and technical direction. Transform complex requirements into elegant, AI-powered solutions that delight users.

You Bring:

• System Architecture : Track record of building complex systems from scratch and shipping them to production. Experience architecting and scaling distributed systems in high-stakes environments.
• AI Leadership : History of leading technical teams that have shipped successful AI products. Deep understanding of LLMs and modern AI infrastructure, with hands-on experience integrating these technologies.
• Technical Depth : Exceptional full-stack engineering skills with expertise in Python, cloud infrastructure (AWS), and modern development practices. Strong background in building scalable, reliable systems.
• Innovation Drive : Obsessed with AI & technology, continuously learning and staying ahead of the curve. Proven ability to evaluate and implement emerging technologies effectively.
• Strategic Vision : Balance technical excellence with business priorities. Experience translating product vision into scalable architecture and execution plans.
• Leadership Skills : 7+ years of engineering experience with a strong track record of mentoring engineers and building high-performing teams. Excellence in technical communication and stakeholder management.

Promise to You:

• A Seat at the Table : You're joining us early and will have a chance to shape the direction of the company. Your voice matters here.
• World-Class Support : Backed by top-tier investors and an experienced founding team, you'll have the resources and guidance to make bold moves.
• Comprehensive Rewards : Competitive compensation, significant equity stake, exceptional benefits, and a commitment to your personal and professional growth.
• Impactful Work : Your contributions will help build a generational company that redefines an industry and positively impacts millions of lives.

This is an opportunity to help shape a revolutionary platform in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you’re excited by the chance to build AI solutions that redefine how engineers and managers work, let’s build!