About the role#
As a founding engineer, you will build data infrastructure that supports the development of frontier models. You will own projects from start to finish and see the impact of your work immediately.
What you'll do#
- Build and scale data capturing workflows using Next.js for the web and Python for desktop.
- Architect and optimize data pipelines that handle high throughput and heavy loads.
- Work with the founding team to define product strategy and ship features.
- Establish engineering best practices and prepare the codebase for future team growth.
What you'll need#
- 1-2 previous internships in front-end or full-stack development.
- Proficiency in JavaScript (Next.js) and Python.
- Experience building full-stack web applications.
- Expert knowledge of Docker containerization, including networking, custom image creation, and lifecycle management.
- Experience with serverless architecture and cloud functions for data processing.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
- The role is available on-site in San Francisco, California, or remotely within the United States.
- Hiring is on a rolling basis.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States (sponsorship is not provided).
About AfterQuery
AfterQuery is an applied research lab based in San Francisco. Founded in 2025, the company focuses on curating data solutions for foundation model development. It serves frontier AI labs. The organization employs 242 people.
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