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Software Engineer ($300k-$400k + Equity) at high-growth frontier AI startup

Jack & Jill
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
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She will pick the best candidates from Jack's network.

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Job Title

Software Engineer

Salary

$300k-$400k Equity Bonus

Company Description

High-growth frontier AI startup

Job Description

You will help build the foundational infrastructure for the next generation of AI. This role involves developing the core product, specifically the complex environments and evaluation frameworks required for training and testing frontier coding agents. Your work will directly impact how advanced AI models are benchmarked and deployed in real-world scenarios.

Location

San Francisco, USA

Why this role is remarkable

  • Work at the absolute bleeding edge of AI agent development and frontier model evaluation.
  • Join a well-funded team backed by top-tier VCs with significant capital and resources.
  • High-impact, early-stage role offering massive ownership and a highly lucrative compensation package.

What You Will Do

  • Design and implement robust environments for training and testing autonomous coding agents.
  • Build scalable evaluation frameworks to measure the performance and safety of frontier models.
  • Collaborate with research and engineering teams to iterate on core product features and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate

  • Extensive experience in software engineering with a focus on infrastructure or backend systems.
  • Strong understanding of the AI landscape, particularly regarding LLMs and agentic workflows.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with a focus on shipping quality code.

Who are Jack & Jill?

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And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.

Next steps

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Step 3. Talk to Jack so he can understand your experience and ambitions.

Step 4. Jack will make sure Jill (the AI agent working for the company) considers you for this role.

Step 5. If Jill thinks you're a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will make the introduction.

Step 6. If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free.

We never post fake jobs

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