Francis Alexander

Join a Next-Gen AI Voice & Security Innovator - and Help Shape the Future of Human-Machine Interaction! Are you ready to build bleeding-edge AI that sounds shockingly human… while also defending the world from the darker side of generative tech? We’re working with a fast-moving AI startup that’s rewriting the rulebook on voice technology. Think real-time voice cloning, multilingual speech generation, and industry-leading deepfake detection, all built on world-class deep learning models that customers actually use in production. At this company, you won’t just work with cutting-edge tech — you’ll be helping define it. 💡 Why You’ll Love Working Here🌍 Build voice tech that people feel Enable applications that range from conversational agents and localized media experiences to real-time speech-to-speech and expressive synthetic voices at scale. 🔐 Secure the future of AI Work on products that detect and mitigate deepfakes across audio, image, and video — protecting brands, platforms, and users from fraud and misinformation. ⚡ Move fast — but responsibly This isn’t research for the sake of research. You’ll ship models and APIs that power real, production systems used by developers and enterprises. 🧠 Learn from the best You’ll be surrounded by passionate engineers, researchers, and builders who care deeply about quality, ethics, and impact.👀 Who We’re Looking For: We’re hiring a Full Stack Lead to help accelerate our roadmap. You’ll be part of the team that brings futuristic voice tech to life, while pushing boundaries on performance, quality, and safety. As our ideal candidate, you:Have Deep experience with the Ruby stack and React - Python would also be a big Thrive in startup environmentsLove solving hard problems in ML, generative audio, or detection systemsAre comfortable working with deep learning frameworks and APIsCan balance bold innovation with thoughtful engineering(Specific responsibilities and requirements will vary by role — we can tailor this based on the job you’re filling!) 📢 Perks & CultureCompetitive compensation equityFlexible/hybrid work optionsFast-paced, collaborative environmentA chance to make a real impact in a space that’s shaping how humans and machines communicate

Staff Engineer / API Lead — Mission-Driven AI Startup (New York City) Want to own the core APIs powering an AI product used by millions around the world? A fast-growing language learning startup (name currently under wraps 🤫) is gearing up for a pivotal 2025 and needs a Staff Engineer / API Lead to architect, build, and scale the heart of their platform. If you're the kind of engineer who loves big technical challenges, thrives in high-output environments, and wants your work to have real human impact - this is the place. What You’ll DoOwn the design and evolution of the company’s core APIs, from architecture to implementationBuild scalable, reliable backend services that power real-time, AI-driven learning experiencesLead technical direction across teams; set standards, review designs, mentor engineersDrive platform performance, observability, cost optimisation, and cloud infrastructure decisionsCollaborate directly with product and engineering leadership to shape the roadmapStay hands-on: writing high-impact code, improving systems, and solving tough technical problemsWhy This Role Is UniqueYou will literally own the backbone of the platform—the APIs that everything else relies onJoin during a defining hyper-growth phase where technical decisions have huge leverageHigh autonomy, high trust, and the chance to influence engineering culture from the ground upDirect collaboration with founders and engineering leadershipMission-first environment focused on unlocking learning for kids everywhereWhat You Bring7–10 years of backend or distributed systems experience, ideally at scaleDeep expertise with AWS, including services, architecture patterns, and cost-aware designStrong experience with Kubernetes, containers, and modern cloud infrastructureProven experience designing and scaling APIs (REST, GraphQL, gRPC—any production-grade interface)Strong coding skills in Python, Go, or similar backend languagesExperience influencing or leading technical direction across teamsStartup-ready mindset: ownership, speed, and a bias for high-impact executionBonus: Familiarity or interest in Rust for systems-level or performance-sensitive componentsWho You AreA strategic thinker who still loves writing codeSomeone who enjoys architecting complex systems and making them elegantA force multiplier—your impact makes the whole team faster and betterComfortable in fast-paced, ambiguity-heavy environmentsDrawn to mission-driven work where the results matterLocation & EligibilityHyrbid in New York City (this role requires close collaboration with the founding and engineering teams)Full US work authorization required (no sponsorship)If you want to build core systems, shape engineering standards, and see your work translate into life-changing tools for kids learning languages—this is the opportunity.

Data Center Operations EngineerLooking for your next big hardware playground? A rapidly scaling AI infrastructure company (name withheld ✨) is doubling its footprint and needs a second Data Center Engineer to keep the lights blazing, the nodes humming, and the vendors… behaving themselves. This is a hands-on, on-site role working with serious kit — think Supermicro GPU systems, Dell hardware, Infiniband fabrics, BMC cards, the whole works. If you love solving real physical problems (not just closing Jira tickets) and want to be part of a small team building a massive platform, you’ll fit right in. What You’ll DoBecome one of two core Data Center Engineers supporting a rapidly growing hardware estateOwn hardware troubleshooting, break/fix response, and on-the-ground opsTame vendors, chase RMAs, manage spares, and keep supply chains flowing smoothlyHelp drive process improvements across capacity, uptime, and asset trackingWork with GPU-heavy Supermicro clusters and contribute to ongoing expansionGrow your career in whichever direction you prefer — ops leadership or infrastructure/SREWhat You Bring5 years in data center operations, hardware support, or field engineeringConfident working directly with Supermicro or Dell hardware, ideally including GPU chassisComfortable operating autonomously — you know how to own problems and close themBasic networking/debug skills (Infiniband, console, BMC, cabling, etc.)Bonus points for CMDB experience or interest in Linux/SRE cross-skillingWhy This Role RocksYou’re joining at a moment of scale-up: clusters have doubled, vendor dependencies are being cut, and you’ll have real influenceClear growth path — become an ops lead or transition into SREA tech stack that’s modern, meaty, and genuinely interestingA small, sharp team that values autonomy and practical engineering over ceremonyEligibility & LocationMust be on-site at the company’s data center (no hybrid/remote)Only Green Card holders and Naturalized US Citizens can be considered due to security & operational requirementsIf you’re the kind of engineer who’s happiest with a screwdriver in one hand and a console cable in the other — let’s talk. This is one of those roles where your impact is visible, immediate, and seriously valued.

📣 Platform Engineer – Travel SaaS A fast-scaling SaaS company in the travel tech space is hiring a Platform Engineer to help build and scale their global infrastructure. This is a high-impact role in a product-led, engineering-driven environment. The company operates a modern, multi-service architecture on AWS and needs someone who can take ownership of platform reliability, CI/CD tooling, and infrastructure as code. 💻 The role:Design, build and maintain secure, scalable AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, etc.)Champion Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or PulumiManage containerised deployments with Docker and ECS or KubernetesImprove and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, etc.)Collaborate closely with engineering, SRE and security teamsTake part in on-call and incident response as part of a “you build it, you run it” culture🧠 What they’re looking for:3 years' hands-on experience with AWSStrong background in infrastructure as codeSolid understanding of containerisation and orchestrationComfortable with scripting (Python, Go or Bash)Experience with observability tools (Datadog, CloudWatch, etc.)Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills🎁 Nice-to-haves:Exposure to Windows/.NET, serverless architectures or compliance frameworks (e.g. SOC2)🌍 Why join:Compensation: $130–150K base equityCulture: Low-ego, high-ownership team with a strong engineering voiceHybrid setup: ~3 days per week in office in BostonMission: Helping businesses travel smarter — at global scale