Venture Builder, Technical

About us

At 1848 Ventures, we're not just building companies—we're shaping the future. As a venture studio focused on B2B SaaS startups powered by data and AI, we're on a mission to transform the SMB market in industries that are the backbone of the economy, such as construction, real estate, hospitality, retail, and restaurants. Our team of venture builders, data scientists, engineers, and designers leverage cutting-edge AI to build products that empower SMB businesses to succeed.

We're not following traditional playbooks; we're creating our own. Join us and help drive innovation in industries where data and AI can make a real impact.

The Opportunity

You’ll be developing and testing early-stage prototypes that address immediate customer pain points by harnessing the power of AI. With the broad landscape of AI systems, ranging from traditional models to Generative AI, your goal will be to build and test solutions that solve customer problems, regardless of the specific AI approach used. Success in this role requires comfort in a fast-paced, experiment-driven environment with the ultimate goal of achieving problem-solution fit. If you thrive in this type of space, this opportunity is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Engage with customers, understanding their challenges to tailor the AI-powered B2B SaaS
• Leverage your Data Science and Engineering expertise to drive innovative experiments, setting the benchmark for cutting-edge work.
• Collaborate closely with product-focused co-lead, grounding work in our unique Studio Model.
• Gain a deep understanding of customer needs and pain points, and continuously iterate to deliver innovative solutions that address them.
• Explore and test various value props, conducting early-stage prototype experiments to identify the most viable paths.
• Play a pivotal role in transforming innovative ideas into minimum viable products (MVPs), proving concepts and setting the stage for scalable growth.
• Demonstrate expertise in building early-stage prototypes and testing them directly with customers and early design partners.
• Lead AI experimentation efforts, validating the feasibility of solutions and rapidly developing early-stage prototypes.
• Bridge AI and product development to create and execute a cohesive strategy that drives innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product designers and marketing experts, to accelerate innovation in AI-powered product development.
• Foster a culture of innovation, problem-solving, and creative thinking.

Who You Are

• Strong technical foundation in software engineering and data science, with a focus on developing and validating AI-powered SaaS products.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a creative approach to overcoming technical challenges.
• Strong experience in validating ML/AI models and applying rapid experimentation techniques to drive results.
• Familiarity with cutting-edge advancements in the AI landscape, including foundational LLM models, LangChain, Hugging Face, and other leading frameworks.
• Proficiency in frontend technologies such as React, or Python-based prototyping tools like Streamlit or Gradio, to build user-friendly interfaces.
• Expertise in backend engineering, data pipeline development, and deploying machine learning models into production environments.
• Demonstrated experience with DevOps practices and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Proficiency in backend programming languages (Python, Java, Node.js) and database management systems (SQL, NoSQL).
• Bonus points if you have worked for an early-stage startup, extra bonus points if you have founded one!

Why 1848 Ventures?

• Be a key player in an AI-driven venture studio with the opportunity to shape multiple startups from day one.
• Work on innovative, AI-powered solutions that support small to medium businesses, with a deep empathy for the unique challenges they face.
• Join a team of passionate innovators focused on solving complex problems in large, underserved industries.
• A collaborative, fast-paced environment where your contributions have a direct impact on the company’s success.

Travel

• This role is remote or hybrid, based on your location. While flexibility is key, we also value in-person connections. Whether you're remote or hybrid, travel may be needed for customer discovery, team building, and/or networking.

Compensation & Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary, incentive program, pension, and a comprehensive benefits package.