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This role is for an engineer with broad range who can learn unfamiliar systems quickly, identify the real constraint, and build the right solution at the right level of the stack.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nOwn high-priority technical projects from problem definition through production.\n\nWork across AI systems, backend services, product experiences, data, and infrastructure as the problem requires.\n\nPrototype quickly, test the riskiest assumptions, and turn successful approaches into maintainable systems.\n\nMake practical architecture decisions based on user needs, technical constraints, and company priorities.\n\nPartner with AI Strategy and product to understand workflows and shape the solution, not just implement a specification.\n\nCreate clear ownership, documentation, and operating plans when projects transition to a long-term team.\n\nImprove engineering standards through design reviews, code reviews, testing, and hands-on product use.\n\nREQUIREMENTS\nBroad technical range: You can work across systems and product layers and are comfortable entering unfamiliar areas.\n\nResearch-grade engineers who ship: You investigate hard problems carefully, form clear opinions, and turn them into working software.\n\nStrong judgment: You know when to prototype, when to invest in foundations, and when a simpler approach is better.\n\nHigh agency: You create structure in ambiguous situations and move from problem framing to execution without waiting for a detailed plan.\n\nOwners: You take responsibility for outcomes, not just assigned tasks, and leave systems clearer than you found them.\n\nClear collaborators: You write and communicate well, seek context, and help teams make decisions.\n\nNICE TO HAVE\nYou have shipped zero-to-one technical products in highly ambiguous environments.\n\nYou have worked across multiple parts of a modern application stack.\n\nYou have experience with agents, AI evaluation systems, search, or distributed systems.\n\nYou have worked in a high-growth early-stage company.\n\nYou are familiar with parts of our stack: Next.js, TypeScript, Python, Postgres, Azure, AWS.\n\nBENEFITS\nCompetitive compensation, including meaningful equity.\n\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.\n\nGenerous PTO policy.\n\nPaid parental leave.\n\nAt Valkai, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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