Head Of Engineering-founding Team Member

CraftMind is revolutionizing the way businesses access the $4 trillion of public procurement spending by the US government. We use AI to simplify the complex and highly competitive process for private sector businesses providing goods and services to the US public sector, making it more accessible. The B2G market is expected to grow, and AI will play a central role in its future success. If you're an innovator looking to create AI solutions that make a difference, CraftMind offers an exciting opportunity to do just that.

AI FUND PORTFOLIO COMPANY CraftMind emerged from and is funded by the AI Fund, headquartered in Palo Alto and founded by Dr. Andrew Ng. At its core, AI Fund is a venture studio dedicated to addressing challenges that propel the world forward. With a vision to meld AI technology with essential applications, AI Fund champions the belief that AI, much like electricity did, has the power to revolutionize a myriad of industries. As part of this endeavor, you'll gain unparalleled access to the world's leading AI luminaries and exclusive AI Fund resources.

FOUNDING TEAM MEMBER As a founding team member, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the company's vision from the ground up and directly influence its core values and strategic direction. For your commitment as a founding team member, you will be participating in the designated founding team equity pool.

SUPPORTING YOUR SUCCESS

• We are committed to providing all the essential support needed to launch the engineering team and ensure your success in the role and, ultimately, the company's success:
• Remote first company for you and the engineering team.
• Hiring budget for you to build the initial engineering team.
• Securing design partners for real-world product feedback and prioritization.
• AI Fund designed a technical proof of concept and AI technical roadmap.
• Complete V1 front-end design

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

• You'll be expected to demonstrate a lead-by-example leadership style, an unparalleled commitment, and a proactive mindset to shape the foundation and drive the company's success from its earliest stages, including:
• Ready to dive deep, encompassing a hands-on, get-it-done mentality for whatever is needed, regardless of the job role.
• Be a full-time coach for your team to develop talent and create opportunities for staff.
• Mentor other departments, such as customer service and implementation, on the technology to best support customers.
• Being comfortable presenting to the board, addressing the entire company, and engaging in discussions with high-value potential customer prospects.
• Always strategizing and proactively sharing insights on improving the company, enhancing our product, and empowering our team to achieve greater success.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• While these are the outlined requirements for the position, if you don't meet all of them yet believe you can excel and drive success in this role, we encourage you to share your perspective and reasons with us:
• Leadership & Strategy: Provide visionary leadership and strategy for the engineering team; Establish and drive strategic technology goals and objectives.
• Team Development: Hire, mentor, and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Proven success in a remote environment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with all teams to ensure alignment between business and technological goals.
• Full Stack Development: Across the software development lifecycle, ensuring best practices in both front-end and back-end development.
• AI/ML Proficiency: Conceptual understanding of AI/ML technologies to drive innovation within our product and ensure the engineering team stays updated with the latest advancements.
• Integration and Scalability: Familiarity with integrating various data sources, tools, and platforms, ensuring scalability and growth optimization.
• Data Management: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop data management and governance practices, ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role. Prior experience in a fast-paced growth or technology-driven environment is preferred.