Pear VC

Founding Engineer

Pear VC

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Francisco • California • United States

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Job Level

Junior

Tech Stack

Python

About the role

  • Improve and scale our ML extraction engine using LLMs and OCR
  • Own backend architecture and infrastructure decisions
  • Build and ship greenfield features to expand the workflows we automate
  • Lead development of our ML-powered document extraction engine
  • Architect backend systems with performance and scalability in mind
  • Build and deploy new automation features for tax firms
  • Collaborate closely with the founders on product and user needs
  • Help define our engineering culture and technical roadmap

Requirements

  • 1–5 years of experience, ideally in high-ownership or early-stage environments
  • Strong backend development skills, particularly in Python
  • Proven 0→1 builder (side projects, startup experience, or both)
  • Willingness to work from our SF office, 5 days/week
  • Willingness to complete a technical take-home exercise as part of the process
  • Experience with LLMs, OCR, or data extraction systems (nice-to-have)
  • Exposure to AI infrastructure or evaluation frameworks (nice-to-have)
Benefits
  • Top-tier health insurance
  • Daily lunches
  • In-office barista
  • Significant equity
  • No ceiling on ownership or growth
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonML extractionLLMsOCRbackend architectureautomation featuresdata extraction systemsAI infrastructureevaluation frameworks
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationownershipcommunication