Amsterdam
Vast
80k, 85k, 90k, 95k, 100k
Typescript, AWS, Golang, Kubernetes, Python, CI / CD

AI Engineer – Early Stage Startup

An Amsterdam-based AI startup is looking for a Founding AI Engineer to help build AI-native software and agentic workflows that automate real operational processes. You’ll work directly with the founders and customers on production-grade AI applications within a highly technical early-stage environment.

Company profile

This early-stage startup is building next-generation software products using modern engineering practices and AI-driven technologies.

The company is currently expanding its first engineering team and offers a highly hands-on environment with direct collaboration alongside the founders. Engineers have strong influence on architecture, product direction and technical decision-making.

The culture is fast-moving, pragmatic and built around ownership. The team values people who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and operating in an environment with high autonomy.

Job description

As a Founding AI Engineer, you will help design and build scalable software systems and modern applications within an early-stage product environment.

You’ll work closely with the founders on technical architecture, product development and engineering challenges across the platform.

Responsibilities include:

  • Building scalable software applications
  • Developing backend systems and APIs
  • Working with modern development tooling
  • Designing integrations and technical solutions
  • Contributing to architecture and product direction
  • Collaborating closely with founders and stakeholders

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy ownership, autonomy and building products from an early stage.

Job requirements

  • Strong software engineering fundamentals
  • Experience building modern web applications
  • Experience with Python / Typescript, modern AI tooling.
  • Interest in modern software development and AI technologies
  • Full stack mindset
  • Entrepreneurial attitude
  • Strong communication skills
  • Comfortable working in an early-stage startup environment

Nice to have:

  • Startup or scale-up experience
  • Product-oriented mindset
  • Experience working in fast-moving technical environments

Benefits

  • Salary between €80,000 and €100,000
  • Hybrid working environment
  • High ownership and autonomy
  • Direct influence on product and technical decisions
  • Small, highly technical founding environment
  • Opportunity to grow with the company from an early stage

Interested?

Send your CV to: d.gontha@Haystackpeople.nl

AI Engineer – Early Stage Startup
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