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Instrumentl
Instrumentl
AI Data Engineer
Full-time
Hybrid
$175K - $220K
About this role

We are looking for an AI-focused data engineer with 5-8 years of experience to join our team. We are seeking a strong software engineer with a background in Natural Language Processing who has transitioned into working with Large Language Models (LLMs). This person will be crucial in building and scaling our AI-powered features that help nonprofits secure funding.

What will you be doing?

  • Build and maintain production-grade AI/ML systems, moving beyond prototypes to create scalable, reliable software.

  • Work extensively with LLMs, including building serious Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, running embeddings, and working with vector databases.

  • Launch and iterate on LLM agents for our customers, ensuring they are fully integrated and performant.

  • Focus on the engineering aspects of LLMs rather than model training, using your Python expertise to build robust applications.

  • Collaborate closely with a small, agile team, checking in multiple times a day to solve hard problems and ship features that directly impact our users.

in SWE at an LLM-centric company
Salary
$175K - $220K
Visa sponsorship not available
Hybrid work policy
1 day in-office in San Francisco
Full-time position
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Tech stack
Python, Vector DBs
About Instrumentl

Instrumentl is a hypergrowth YC-backed startup with over 4,000 nonprofit clients, from local homeless shelters to larger organizations like the San Diego Zoo and the University of Alaska. We are building the future of fundraising automation, helping nonprofits to discover, track, and manage grants efficiently through our SaaS platform.


Our charts are dramatically up-and-to-the-right 📈 — we’re cash flow positive and doubling year-over-year, with customers who love us. Join us on this rocket ship to Mars!


At Instrumentl:

- We’re customer-focused. We routinely seek feedback from our customers to improve the Instrumentl experience for everyone. Our first company value is "The customer is the hero" and we mean it.

- We love to experiment. We are constantly generating new concepts and iterating to see what works - ideation and experimentation are essential here. "Bend the curve" is another key company value.

- We appreciate authenticity. We have a diverse range of life experiences, and we encourage open, clear communication with each other about the things that matter most to us.

- We’re approachable and collaborative. Everyone has a voice, and we’re all building Instrumentl together.

- We kick it every day with some of the nicest people in the world. No joke, our customers are often on the front lines educating kids, saving endangered species, and restoring watersheds. In helping them take advantage of Instrumentl’s technology, you’re helping them move the world forward.

Team size

50 employees

Founded

2016

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Total funding

$55M

Company locations

San Francisco, CA
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About the team

Instrumentl is evolving rapidly. You’ll always have new challenges and opportunities to grow in your role - you won’t be bored! You’ll be an early member of our small but mighty team, playing a huge part in shaping our culture for the years and teammates to come.

Tech stack
Python, Vector DBs
The product
Instrumentl is a SaaS platform that helps social enterprises discover, track and win grant funding. We force multiply the nonprofit sector's ability to deliver impact. >100% YoY growth, cash flow positive. Feel good about the work you do, join us: www.instrumentl.com/careers