Clera

Founding Engineer, Agents

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Base Salary

$200k - $300k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Build autonomous agents that pursue goals over multiple weeks with minimal human intervention.
  • Design memory systems that help agents retain knowledge and improve over time.
  • Develop evaluation systems that determine whether agents outperform people on specific tasks.
  • Improve agent reliability and reduce the need for human review and oversight.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience building production agents that people rely on and understanding their limitations.
  • At least 1 to 2 years of experience at a fast-growing or AI-focused startup.
  • Experience building evaluation systems that inform real-world decisions.
  • Evidence of impact through published research others build on or software shipped at meaningful scale.
  • Strong opinions on agent architecture are a plus.
  • Background in competitive math, programming, debate, games, startup founding, or participation in a leading accelerator is valued.
  • Strong collaboration, kindness, and effective communication, including in challenging situations.

Benefits

  • Base salary of $200,000 to $300,000 annually, with up to $350,000 for exceptional candidates.
  • Meaningful founding equity is offered.
  • Visa sponsorship is available.
  • On-site five days a week in San Francisco, California.

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