AI Builder - Senior Developer
Sprout AI Studio
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Senior AI/Backend Developer with deep expertise in Python, backend systems, and AI agent frameworks to join our studio team. As a core contributor, you’ll help build and scale AI-powered applications across multiple ventures. You’ll lead the design and implementation of backend architectures that bring intelligent, real-time interactions to life—focused on strengthening human relationships through technology.
This is a full-time, fully remote role working within small, agile pods (2-3 developers) using AI-augmented workflows and relay-style handoffs across time zones.
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
- Design and develop intelligent agent systems and backend services that scale
- Build AI-powered solutions using Python, LangChain, and LLM Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
- Fine-tune and deploy models, manage training datasets, and maintain performance
- Architect and maintain APIs and microservices using scalable and secure patterns
- Integrate backend functionality with web/mobile frontends (React, Next.js)
- Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor, WisprFlow) for rapid iteration
- Collaborate closely with product, frontend, and venture teams
- Work asynchronously across time zones using relay-style handoffs to keep development moving
- Support 2-3 ventures per year, contributing across discovery, prototyping, and launch phases
Our Development Approach
We embrace 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
Required:
- Strong experience with backend development in Python (Flask, FastAPI, etc.)
- Experience with API design, microservices, and relational/non-relational databases
- Knowledge of cloud-based deployment, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps basics
- Familiarity with AI agent frameworks (e.g., LangChain) and LLM RAG implementations
- 6+ years of experience building production-grade web/backend applications
- A proactive, builder mindset and the ability to work independently
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
Preferred:
- Experience integrating LLMs and agent systems into applications
- Exposure to fine-tuning models and building/managing datasets
- Familiarity with full-stack development tools (React, Next.js, Supabase, Node.js)
- Knowledge of AI-assisted development tools like Cursor or WisprFlow
- Understanding of security best practices, performance optimization, and API scaling
- Excitement about working on projects that restore and deepen human connection
Why Join Us
- Build AI-first products that positively impact human relationships
- Collaborate with ambitious founders across multiple ventures each year
- Be part of a lean team redefining product development with AI
- Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in a globally distributed team
- Work on real problems with real societal stakes—from 0 to 1
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 passionate about using AI to deepen human connection and want to build ventures that matter, we’d love to meet you.
Complete the brief AI-powered interview below to tell us more about yourself.