Born · 2 days ago
AI / Platform Engineer (NYC)
Born is a company that creates AI friends, aiming to enhance user experiences with innovative products. The AI / Platform Engineer will work on backend and LLM engineering, focusing on developing AI characters that engage users through conversation and interaction.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)GamingSocial Media
Responsibilities
You’ll work on a mix of backend and LLM engineering to bring our characters to life: remembering past conversations, understanding context, and reacting to time, trends, and what’s happening in the world
As one of our first engineers, you’ll ship to millions of users from day one and have ownership across the stack
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3 years of experience
Having product sense is great
Bachelors' degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience building software
Experience writing code to integrate models into production environments
Experience translating current, relevant AI research into production systems
Benefits
Compensation and Stock Options: Competitive compensation and equity options.
Your move, our support: Generous relocation bonus included.
Openness: Flexible hybrid work environment.
Prime NY Office : Our NY office boasts state-of-the-art amenities, including Apple Studio Displays.
Full Commute Reimbursement: We cover 100% of your commuting costs.
Gym Membership: Stay fit and healthy on us.
Visa Sponsorship & Assistance: We support your visa process and guide you through all the paperwork.
Supportive team: A team that values passion, openness, and having your back.
Regular offsite gatherings: To celebrate wins, and build connections.
Company
Born
Born builds AI characters that grow and evolve to connect with users in social applications.
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
2024 (1)
2022 (4)
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2020 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$22.6MKey Investors
Accel
2025-09-10Series A· $15M
2024-02-25Seed· $5M
2023-01-19Pre Seed· $2.6M
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