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. This role is for obsessive builders who care about polish, UX, and the tangible impact of their code.

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.

What You Will Do

• 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.

The ideal candidate

• 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.

Location: San Francisco, USA