Offer summary

Qualifications:

Solid backend experience with Kotlin or Java, including Spring Boot., Strong engineering fundamentals such as data structures, algorithms, and system design., Independence in turning ideas into working features and a pragmatic mindset regarding AI usage., Curiosity and adaptability, with a willingness to learn about AI and ML..

Key responsibilities:

Explore how AI can add value to products and identify areas where it may not be applicable.

Build Proofs of Concept (PoCs) and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) for AI-powered features.

Influence the architecture, tech stack, and development approach of the projects.

Grow into the AI Tech Lead role by building your own team and processes.

Job description

Senior AI Engineer (Future Tech Lead)

Remote, Full time, Farel (YC S20)

At Farel, we build aviation software, but not the boring kind. We're here to reinvent one of the most outdated industries on the planet, and AI is a huge part of that vision. We're not looking for “just another developer.” We want an engineer who truly understands how to build intelligent systems that solve real problems, not just run trendy models for the sake of it.

What you'll do:

Explore how AI can bring real value to our product, and where it doesn’t make sense
Build PoCs and MVPs for AI-powered features like:
Internal and customer-facing chatbots
Dynamic pricing tools
Automation of repetitive workflows
Ship fast, useful features that have real user impact
Influence the architecture, tech stack, and development approach
Grow into the AI Tech Lead role by building your own team and processes

What we’re looking for:

Solid backend experience with Kotlin or Java, including Spring Boot
Strong engineering fundamentals such as data structures, algorithms, and system design
Independence. You can take an idea and turn it into a working feature
Curiosity and adaptability. Even if you're not a seasoned ML expert, you're a fast learner
A pragmatic mindset. You know when AI is the right tool and when it’s just complexity
Clean code, even for MVPs

Bonus points if you have:

Hands-on experience with AI or ML: LLMs, RAG, chatbots, predictive models, generative tools
Familiarity with Azure AI or ML services
Passion for product architecture and building scalable systems
Ambition to grow into an AI Tech Lead role

What we offer:

Full access to product logic and real user data
Azure credits and ML tools ready for experimentation
A manager who supports your growth
Real ownership and influence over what we build

Why now:

Our competitors are doing nothing with AI. We want to be the first to ship features that set Farel apart. This is your chance to shape how AI works in aviation and lead the way.

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