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Lemon.ioSenior AI Engineer
Lemon.io is a marketplace that connects developers with hand-picked startups in the United States and Europe. The platform manages client acquisition, business negotiations, and project matching,…
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Lemon.io is a marketplace that connects developers with hand-picked startups in the United States and Europe. The platform manages client acquisition, business negotiations, and project matching, allowing engineers to focus entirely on software development. The organization maintains a community of professionals spanning over 75 countries and offers multiple artificial intelligence roles. As a Senior AI Engineer, you will build applications from the ground up for fast-paced startup environments. The position…
Job Description
Lemon.io is a marketplace that connects developers with hand-picked startups in the United States and Europe. The platform manages client acquisition, business negotiations, and project matching, allowing engineers to focus entirely on software development. The organization maintains a community of professionals spanning over 75 countries and offers multiple artificial intelligence roles.
As a Senior AI Engineer, you will build applications from the ground up for fast-paced startup environments. The position allows for flexible scheduling, supporting asynchronous communication or minimal schedule overlap depending on team hours. Lemon.io respects seniority, operating without micromanagement or screen tracking software.
This role suits experienced developers who can independently manage full-time remote assignments without supervision. Candidates must possess advanced English communication abilities to explain technical decisions and interact directly with clients. Professionals who join will onboard quickly to projects and deliver functional results promptly.
Responsibilities
- Build applications from scratch for startup clients
- Engage in client discussions regarding business tasks and project decisions
- Onboard onto projects promptly and deliver results quickly
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of commercial experience applying artificial intelligence to practical technology solutions
- Solid understanding of Python
- Experience using vector databases such as Pinecone or Weaviate
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with LangChain
- Minimum of 2 years of experience with large language models or vLLMs
- Minimum of 2 years of experience utilizing Retrieval-Augmented Generation or OpenAI
- Advanced English communication proficiency to discuss business tasks and justify decisions
- Strong self-organizational skills to work remotely full-time without supervision
- Reliability and the ability to adapt and be flexible
Qualifications
- Experience with other programming languages commonly used in artificial intelligence
Core Skills
Benefits
- Rates determined by skills and experience
- Business side managed by the platform to eliminate client hunting
- Manual project matching based on skills and preferences
- Flexible schedule supporting asynchronous communication
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the remote work policy for this position?
This is a remote full-time position that offers a flexible schedule, allowing for asynchronous communication or minimal overlap during team working hours.
What are the core technical requirements for the Senior AI Engineer role?
Candidates must have at least 3 years of commercial AI experience, a solid understanding of Python, vector database experience, and 2 years of experience with LangChain, large language models or vLLMs, and RAG or OpenAI.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
The posting does not specify a precise salary, stating only that the rate depends on your skills and experience.
How does Lemon.io match engineers with projects?
Lemon.io manually finds the best project for you according to your skills and preferences while handling all business negotiations and client acquisition.
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