Founding AI Engineer

About Hazel

Hazel is a mission-driven organization focused on transforming government procurement through the use of cutting-edge AI technologies. Our platform supports the full lifecycle of government procurement, from need identification to award management, and partners with state & local governments, schools, and federal agencies. We aim to solve the $2.7 trillion problem of government procurement inefficiencies by deploying AI solutions that empower our partners to address pressing challenges such as climate sustainability and national security.

Role Overview

As a Founding AI Engineer at Hazel, you will lead our AI efforts, focusing on the secure and innovative use of large language models (LLMs) in government procurement. You will be responsible for training and implementing LLMs for tasks such as generating solicitation content and evaluating responses. This role involves defining team norms, operating principles, and culture, while delivering effective AI solutions for the public sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy LLMs across the full stack, from data enrichment to application actions.
• Establish and refine processes for LLM implementation, including best practices for prompting, experimentation, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with colleagues, customers, and partners to understand priorities and deliver impactful solutions.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring they meet rigorous standards of quality, performance, and security.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as an AI engineer or similar role.
• Strong skills in data processing tools and techniques; proficiency in Python.
• Experience with LLM Ops and tools (e.g., vector databases, RAG, prompting).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Strong technical writing abilities for user training, product documentation, and proposal writing.
• Excitement about bringing innovation to the public sector.
• U.S. Citizen, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance.

Nice To Have

• Experience developing and deploying LLMs in applications.
• Parallel programming and design practices using GPUs.
• Experience mapping business priorities to technical priorities.
• Experience working with or adjacent to the public sector.
• Experience presenting to senior stakeholders in a professional context.

Why Join Hazel

Joining Hazel means being at the forefront of AI innovation in the public sector. You will work closely with inquisitive and driven founders who support continuous learning and personal development. Hazel offers the cadence and rigor of a tech startup paired with the impact and mission of the public sector. We strive for excellence, deliver impact, and have fun doing it.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $120,000 to $200,000 per year.
• 1% to 2% company equity.
• Generous health benefits and 401(k).
• Relocation assistance and unlimited PTO.

Hazel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.