AI Builder - Developer Lead
Sprout AI Studio
The Opportunity
We're seeking a versatile Builder who combines full-stack development expertise with practical AI implementation skills. As a core member of our studio team, you'll work across multiple AI ventures, partnering closely with our Founder-Builders in Residence, studio partners, and fellow AI Builders. You'll be at the forefront of bringing redemptive ideas to life using the latest AI tools and frameworks, all focused on deepening human connections through technology.
Who We Are
Sprout AI is pursuing a relational renaissance through venture building. We partner with exceptional entrepreneurs to create AI ventures that deepen authentic human connections in an increasingly digital world. Our founding team combines decades of proven commercial success with a powerful redemptive vision for how entrepreneurs can address the major issues of our time.
What You'll Do
- Build and deploy AI-powered applications using leading development stacks (Next.js, React, Langchain, etc)
- Collaborate with founders to rapidly prototype and validate ideas using AI-assisted development tools
- Implement and integrate large language models and other AI capabilities into web and mobile applications
- Work across multiple ventures simultaneously, building innovative solutions that foster genuine human connections
- Participate in discovery and validation experiments using our AI-assisted product development approach
Our Development Approach
We've embraced an AI-augmented development process that maximizes creativity and efficiency:
- Create product requirements and specifications collaboratively with LLM assistance
- Rapidly prototype concepts using tools like V0
- Develop applications using AI-assisted coding with Cursor
- Deploy and iterate quickly using Vercel, Replit, and Lambda Labs H100s
- Focus on building what matters through rapid experimentation and validation
What We're Looking For
- Strong full-stack development experience with Next.js, React, and Python (Flask, FastAPI)
- Practical experience using LLMs directly and via API while also becoming a strong prompt engineer
- Able to use leading AI/ML models and integrate AI capabilities into applications
- Experience with agentic systems and multi-modal AI applications (voice, vision, text) is a plus
- Passion for using technology to enhance rather than replace human connections
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and adapt quickly to new technologies
- Strong collaboration skills and excitement about working with founders
Why Join Us
- Work on 2-3 different ventures annually, constantly exploring new ideas and technologies
- Be part of a team that's redefining product development with AI-assisted approaches
- Build alongside visionary founders addressing major societal challenges
- Experience the full journey from 0 to 1 with each venture
- Join a supportive team committed to both commercial success and redemptive impact
Our Culture
We're builders and innovators at heart, exploring how technology can be applied redemptively rather than accepting the status quo. While we set audacious targets, we remain committed to a posture of humility. We balance high standards with grace, knowing that building ventures requires iteration and learning.
How to Apply
If you're ready to join the mission, please complete the form below and complete a brief AI-powered phone interview to share more about yourself.