AI Engineer

1 Month ago • 6 Years + • Research Development • $200,000 PA - $300,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Airbyte is seeking an AI Engineer to join their Tiger Team, a specialized unit focused on rapid innovation and building the next generation of AI-powered products. The role involves pioneering new frameworks for data extraction and delivery, building core technologies for managing data connectors, and driving improvements in performance and reliability. You will experiment with AI technologies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and write high-leverage code and systems. The ideal candidate has experience in early-stage startups, strong software engineering fundamentals, and familiarity with AI/LLM tools.
Must have:
  • 6+ years of software engineering experience
  • Founder or early-stage startup contributor experience
  • Familiarity with AI/LLM tools and pipelines
  • Strong engineering fundamentals
  • Bias for action and ownership
  • Adaptability and resilience
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Contributions to open-source AI/ML projects
  • Experience with MLOps tools
  • Track record of building AI-powered products
Perks:
  • Relocation assistance for San Francisco
  • Unlimited paid time off (minimum 25 days)
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • Book reimbursement for professional development
  • Sponsorship for conferences and training
  • 100% coverage for medical insurance (employees and dependents)
  • 100% coverage for dental and vision insurance (employees and dependents)
  • 100% coverage for life and AD&D insurance (employees)
  • 100% coverage for short-term disability insurance (employees)
  • 100% coverage for long-term disability insurance (employees)
  • Healthcare insurance stipend for those outside the U.S.
  • 401k for U.S. based employees
  • FSA for U.S. based employees

Job Details

Airbyte is the open-source standard for Data Movement. We enable data teams to move data from applications, APIs, unstructured sources, and databases to data warehouses, lakes, AI applications and LLMs. With our approach we are finally solving the need for extensibility and control that every company needs with data.
 
So far, our customers, users, and ourselves have built over 15,000 connectors and have had 200,000+ companies install Airbyte. We've raised $181M from the world's top investors (Benchmark, Accel, Altimeter, Coatue, Y Combinator, etc.) and we believe in product-led growth, where we build something awesome that all our users love.
 
We’re committed to providing as much context to our current employees and candidates. The Airbyte company handbook is open to all.
 
If you find this role exciting, we encourage you to apply even if you think you don’t meet all requirements.

Opportunity

Airbyte is at the forefront of data integration, empowering developers and data practitioners worldwide. We have been embarking on our most ambitious venture yet: building the next generation of AI-powering products that will redefine how businesses leverage their own data. To achieve this, we're assembling a lean, high-impact Tiger Team – a specialized unit of elite engineers dedicated to rapid innovation and groundbreaking development. 

This is not just another engineering role; it's an opportunity to be a foundational member of a team that will shape the future of bringing more data to intelligent systems. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, possess an insatiable drive to build, and are ready to tackle complex challenges with a relentless pursuit of excellence, this is your chance to make an indelible mark.

What You'll Do

  • Pioneer new frameworks and patterns for extracting from Airbyte’s myriad sources and incrementally delivering them to operators. 
  • Build core technologies to manage a fleet of high-volume data connectors on behalf of our customers.
  • Co-develop the operations for this new product (with the help of Airbyte’s existing experts), including support and sales.
  • Drive step function improvements in performance & reliability at scale.
  • Experiment rapidly with new AI technologies, frameworks, and methodologies to identify and integrate the most effective solutions.
  • Build leverage: a week-long task this year should take ten minutes next year.
  • Collaborate closely with product, sales, and other engineering teams to translate ambitious product visions into tangible AI-driven solutions.
  • Write high-leverage code & build high-leverage systems.

What You'll Need

  • Proven experience as a founder or early-stage startup contributor: You understand the grit, resourcefulness, and relentless drive required to build something from nothing. You've navigated ambiguity, worn multiple hats, and consistently operate at high velocity.
  • 6+ years of software engineering experience
  • Insatiable desire to ship.
  • Familiarity with AI/LLM tools and the pipelines that power them (RAG, embedding, agents).
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills: Ability to break down complex, ill-defined problems into actionable steps and deliver innovative solutions.
  • Strong engineering fundamentals: Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, software design principles, and distributed systems.
  • Bias for action and ownership: You are a self-starter who takes initiative, thrives in an autonomous environment, and takes full responsibility for outcomes.
  • Adaptability and resilience: You embrace change, learn quickly from failures, and maintain a positive attitude in the face of challenges.
  • Deep knowledge of existing parts of data infrastructure (e.g. Postgres, Data Warehouses, Iceberg, Kafka, Spark).
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • User-centric approach to building products and developer tools.
  • A passion for continuous learning and improvement (both at a personal and team level).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Belief in our values.

Bonus Points

  • Contributions to open-source projects, particularly in the AI/ML domain.
  • Experience with MLOps tools and platforms.
  • A track record of building and shipping successful AI-powered products.

Location

  • San Francisco. Onsite at least 4x/week (Monday through Thursday).

Salary

  • $200,000 - $300,000 base salary + a generous equity package, and benefits listed below for the U.S. market.

We Provide 

The benefits listed below are for U.S. employees.

  • Relocation - should you apply to a San Francisco based role, Airbyte will assist with U.S. relocation to make this a seamless transition and compensate you well.
  • Unlimited paid time off - we need you at your best at all times. Our expected minimum time off of 25 PTO days per year lets you schedule your work around your life.
  • Parental leave (for new parents) - we offer 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents so you have time to adjust to the new life (and work) schedule introduced by your new bundle of joy.
  • Open book policy - we will pay for books you purchase for your professional and career development. 
  • Continuous learning/training policy - we sponsor you for the conferences and training programs you feel would add to your development in the company. 
  • Competitive benefits package for employees - including:
    • Blue Shield or Kaiser Medical Insurance 
      • Airbyte covers 100% for both employees and dependents
    • Dental (including child & adult ortho) & Vision Insurance
      • Airbyte covers 100% for both employees and dependents
    • Life and AD&D Insurance
      • Airbyte covers 100% for employees
    • Short-term Disability Insurance 
      • Airbyte covers 100% for employees 
    • Long-term Disability Insurance
      • Airbyte covers 100% for employees
  • Healthcare insurance stipend - for those outside the U.S. whose countries do not provide it for free.
  • 401k - for U.S. based employees.
  • FSA - flexible spending account for U.S. based employees.
  • Work visas - all visa requests will be discussed on a case by case basis to determine if we can sponsor.

 

Airbyte is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

 

Airbyte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. Please let us know if you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability.

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Airbyte is the open-source standard for Data Movement. We enable data teams to move data from applications, APIs, unstructured sources, and databases to data warehouses, lakes, AI applications and LLMs. With our approach we are finally solving the need for extensibility and control that every company needs with data. So far, our customers, users, and ourselves have built over 10,000 connectors and have had 200,000+ companies install Airbyte. We've raised $181M from the world's top investors (Benchmark, Accel, Altimeter, Coatue, Y Combinator, etc.) and we believe in product-led growth, where we build something awesome that all our users love.

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