Build retrieval and agent systems for Scuba, helping AI agents find and apply relevant team knowledge. Develop evaluation systems grounded in real-world tasks to improve agent performance. This is a full-time, in-office position requiring work five days per week in New York’s West Village.
Scuba is the shared memory your team has been missing. We’re building tools that help people and their AI agents build on the team’s ideas, knowledge, and judgment.
As an Applied AI Engineer, you’ll build the retrieval and agent systems behind Scuba. Help agents find the right context, put it to work, and improve through evaluations grounded in real tasks.
We’re a small team working together in New York’s West Village, five days a week. This is a full-time, in-office role.
Apply below with your LinkedIn profile. A resume is optional.
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