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, ship scrappy 0→1 products that integrate sophisticated AI agents with real-world kitchen hardware and customer interfaces.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience 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.

Skills

• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or other relevant languages.
• Experience with machine learning and natural language processing.
• Understanding of computer vision and robotics.
• 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.
• Full lifecycle experience from deep technical design to product-market fit.

Pay

Not disclosed.

Schedule

Varies based on project needs and startup pace.

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

• Jack is an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.
• Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack's network.
• If it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro.
• In the meantime, if you'd like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.
• We never post fake jobs. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jack's network.

Jack & Jill

• Jack: An AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.
• Jill: An AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.

How it works

• Jack's an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.
• Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack's network.
• If it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro.
• In the meantime, if you'd like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.
• We never post fake jobs. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jack's network.