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Founding Engineer, Agents in USA

Clera
Full time
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USA
10/22/2026
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San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities

Build autonomous agents that pursue goals over multiple weeks with minimal human intervention.
Design memory systems that help agents retain knowledge and improve over time.
Develop evaluation systems that determine whether agents outperform people on specific tasks.
Improve agent reliability and reduce the need for human review and oversight.

Requirements

Hands-on experience building production agents that people rely on and understanding their limitations.
At least 1 to 2 years of experience at a fast-growing or AI-focused startup.
Experience building evaluation systems that inform real-world decisions.
Evidence of impact through published research others build on or software shipped at meaningful scale.
Strong opinions on agent architecture are a plus.
Background in competitive math, programming, debate, games, startup founding, or participation in a leading accelerator is valued.
Strong collaboration, kindness, and effective communication, including in challenging situations.

Benefits

Base salary of $200,000 to $300,000 annually, with up to $350,000 for exceptional candidates.
Meaningful founding equity is offered.
Visa sponsorship is available.
On-site five days a week in San Francisco, California.

Salary: $200k - $300k/yr

Clera

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