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Senior AI Builder

Replit

Foster City, CA · Remote · full time · Senior

$200,000 – $275,000

Listed on Replit’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role builds AI-powered internal software platforms that solve operational problems across Replit's departments—from recruiting to finance to support. It suits builders who understand business mechanics, have startup experience, and can move fast from ambiguous problems to shipped solutions while communicating with both engineers and executives.

Our summary, not Replit’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Technology Management, or related field (or equivalent non-traditional background with strong portfolio)
  • Shipped software products including AI-powered applications
  • Experience running a business or working at a fast-scaling startup with end-to-end business exposure
  • Working proficiency in modern software engineering practices (version control, code review, deployment pipelines, production debugging)
  • Hands-on experience with large language model providers and their APIs
  • Experience designing prompt and tool-call architectures and optimizing AI systems for cost and latency
  • Programming proficiency in Python and TypeScript or JavaScript
  • Experience with relational databases and SQL
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

Nice to have

  • Prior experience as founder, co-founder, or early team member at a venture-backed startup with AI-native product
  • Prior experience in technology investment analysis or operational consulting
  • Hands-on experience building on the Replit platform
  • Experience designing and shipping internal tools at a high-growth technology company
  • Multilingual proficiency in Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, or other major commercial languages
  • Experience with React Native and Expo

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