Candidate
Candidate
Overview:
● TensorZero is revolutionizing AI with tools that allow language models to learn from
real-world experiences in real-time, without traditional training or fine-tuning. This makes
LLMs smarter and more accurate while cutting costs and simplifying updates.
Company Highlights:
● $7M in seed funding from top investors including FirstMark, Bessemer, and Bedrock
● Focus on open-source projects
● Early-stage team led by founders with deep technical backgrounds, expanding beyond the
co-founding team for the first time
● Located in a premium co-working space with access to a gym and close proximity to McCarren
Park
Tech Stack:
● Frontend: React, TypeScript
● Backend: Rust, Python
● Other Tools: ClickHouse (database), Kubernetes, LLM infrastructure
Leadership Team:
● Gabriel Bianconi, Co-Founder & CEO
● Viraj Mehta, Co-Founder & CTO
Compensation:
● Salary Range: $180,000 - $250,000 (flexible for the right candidate, especially for ML roles)
● Equity: ~1% for the first engineering hires, with flexibility based on seniority and role
● Benefits: Fully covered insurance, 401k, gym membership
Interview Process:
● Candidates will have the opportunity to work across the stack over time, similar to the structure at
labs like OpenAI and Anthropic.
● Open-source contributions are highly encouraged and the company focuses on building
open-source tools.
● TensorZero is open to hiring more junior candidates if they show exceptional promise, particularly
those with impressive academic backgrounds or open-source contributions.
Active Roles:
● Must-have: Experience with LLMs, research publications, or top-tier PhD from Stanford, MIT, etc.