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AI Engineer - Research

CampfireSan Francisco🇺🇸United StatesPosted Aug 28, 2025

Why this role stands out

As an AI Engineer at Campfire, you will shape the future of accounting software by developing cutting-edge AI features and directly impacting product innovation within a rapidly growing Y Combinator-backed startup. This role is ideal for a skilled AI practitioner with expertise in machine learning and NLP who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Apply now to contribute to a company revolutionizing the accounting tech landscape!

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeOn Site
LocationSan Francisco, United States
Posted1 year ago
Machine LearningNLPDeep LearningHugging FacePyTorchPythonTensorFlowGenerative AI

Job description

About Us

Campfire is on a mission to redefine the accounting software landscape by taking on giants like Netsuite to build modern accounting software for startups and mid-size tech companies. We graduated from Y Combinator's Summer 2023 cohort, and we are backed by prominent investors like Foundation Capital and a rapidly growing customer base.

About the Role 🌟

Join our team as an AI Engineer at Campfire, where you'll design and implement AI-driven solutions that supercharge our accounting platform. From automating financial workflows to building intelligent features that provide real-time insights, you’ll be at the forefront of making accounting smarter, faster, and more intuitive for our customers.

đź’Ľ We Need Someone Who

  • Strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing (NLP).

  • Proven experience with frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow, and proficiency in Python.

  • Hands-on experience deploying ML models into production environments.

  • Familiarity with LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face) and fine-tuning for real-world use cases.

  • Thrives in agility: Our team is lean and moves quickly. You’re comfortable experimenting, iterating, and shipping fast.

  • Values autonomy: You take ownership end-to-end — from prototyping models to deploying and monitoring them in production.

👥 Ideal Candidate

  • You’re not just looking for a job; you’re seeking a challenge.

  • You’re passionate about applying AI to solve real business problems.

  • You want to build practical, customer-facing applications of AI rather than just research.

  • You’re eager to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and design in a fast-paced startup environment.

📢 Let’s Connect

Think you’re the perfect fit? We’re excited to meet you! Reach out, share your story, and let’s explore how you can bring intelligence to Campfire’s mission.

❤️‍🩹 Benefits

We provide top decile benefits, including:

  • 100% premium coverage for employees and 80% coverage for dependents

  • Comprehensive healthcare and dental care options

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