Software Engineer, LLMs & AI Agents

Tempo, a YC-backed startup founded in 2023, is revolutionizing software development with their AI-powered Visual Editor for React. They're seeking an experienced software engineer to join their 8-person team in downtown Toronto. The role focuses on building and optimizing AI agents and LLM tools that enable 10x faster web app development. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in AI-driven applications, LLM prompt engineering, and production-grade AI systems.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $118,000-$148,000 USD plus equity (0.35%-1.00%), and requires in-person work at their downtown Toronto office near Union Station. This is a critical role where you'll work directly with founders and customers, making significant impact on both technical and product decisions.

The company is at an exciting growth stage, building tools that leverage AI agents and collaborative features to transform how software is built. They're looking for someone who can execute complex tasks efficiently, has strong opinions on code quality from real-world experience, and can thrive in a startup environment where priorities may shift quickly.

Bonus qualifications include previous startup experience (particularly as a founder or early employee), visual design skills, and familiarity with AI frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and OpenAI API. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer who wants to shape the future of AI-assisted software development while working closely with founders in a fast-growing startup environment.