Lead AI Developer

Company Description

We are a stealth real estate AI company based in New York, NY, building data-driven products to transform how real estate is analyzed, bought, sold, and managed. Our team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, product development, and real estate to create tools that deliver clear, actionable insights. As an early-stage venture, we maintain a fast-paced, experimental environment where every team member has significant ownership and impact. We are backed by experienced operators and investors and are focused on building a scalable platform with real-world adoption in mind.

Role Description

As the Lead Developer, you will report to the CTO, who is an accomplished AI expert. You will own the technical vision, architecture, and execution of our AI-driven real estate platform. You will design and build core systems, including data pipelines, ML/AI models, and customer-facing applications, while making foundational decisions about our technology stack and infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with the founding team on product strategy, translate customer and market needs into technical roadmaps, and iterate rapidly based on feedback and data. Over time, you will help recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of ownership, experimentation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mastery of RAG and AI development techniques
• Strong Analytical Skills and Research abilities to define technical approaches, evaluate data sources, and validate product hypotheses.
• Effective Communication skills to collaborate with co-founders, explain complex technical concepts clearly, and engage with customers and partners.
• Background in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience; exposure to real estate or proptech is a plus

Compensation

• Equity ownership, with potential for some modest cash compensation, which will grow substantially upon seed round fundraise