Founding AI Engineer Intern at Frances

About the role

Join Frances as a Founding AI Engineer Intern to bridge the gap between bleeding-edge AI agents and physical kitchen operations. You will own core features, shipping scrappy 0→1 products that connect computer-use tooling to real-world environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end features that integrate sophisticated AI agents with real-world kitchen hardware and customer interfaces.
• Ship high-quality, polished code rapidly to move from initial prototypes to functional 0→1 products in a fast-paced environment.
• Engage directly with users by testing the product in real-world settings to gain insights that drive technical and product decisions.

Requirements

• Demonstrates an "obsessive builder" mindset with a track record of shipping scrappy, functional 0→1 products in record time.
• Possesses deep technical curiosity and hands-on experience with AI agents, LLMs, and computer-use tooling or robotic automation.
• Combines strong engineering skills with a passion for UX, polish, and a willingness to step outside the codebase to meet users.

Qualifications

• Experience working with AI agents, LLMs, and computer-use tooling or robotic automation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for building innovative solutions and a commitment to quality.

Skills

• Proficiency in programming languages relevant to AI and robotics.
• Experience with machine learning and natural language processing.
• Understanding of computer vision and sensor integration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work directly with the founders in San Francisco.
• Work on cutting-edge AI agent technology and computer-use tooling.
• Gain insights through direct user engagement in real-world settings.
• Experience the full lifecycle of a startup, from deep technical design to product-market fit.

Pay

Not disclosed.

Schedule

Full-time internship position.

Company Description

Frances is a San Francisco-based startup building AI agents that interface with real-world kitchens and customers to automate food preparation and service.

Why this role is remarkable

Work directly with the founders in San Francisco to define the core product architecture and user experience from the ground up.
Operate at the bleeding edge of AI agent technology and computer-use tooling, applying these models to complex physical-world environments.
Experience the full lifecycle of a startup, from deep technical design to visiting customers' homes and cooking to understand product-market fit.

How this works

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If it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro.
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