About Maia At Maia, we believe that AI has the potential to transform
relationships for the better. Our mobile app is already helping thousands of
couples grow closer, and we’re just getting started. As we expand, we’re
looking to develop AI models that deeply integrate therapeutic practices,
creating an even more impactful experience for our users. The Role We’re
seeking a founding engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can
work across our tech stack (React Native, FastAPI, AWS). Experience with
machine learning is a plus. As our founding engineer, you will play a critical
role in shaping the future of Maia: Expand and Innovate: Develop new features
that delight and support all types of couples, ensuring that Maia continues to
be a valuable tool in their relationship journey. Lead AI Integration: Advance
our AI conversational system by refining and expanding both solo and group
chat functionalities. Build and Scale: Create and iterate on ML models to
broaden our product’s use cases, always with an eye on how AI can enhance
relationship wellness. Influence Product Direction: Work closely with the
founding team to continuously explore new opportunities to apply ML in
innovative ways to the world of relationships. Our Values Our mission is
simple: to empower couples all over the world to build stronger bonds,
communicate more effectively, and enjoy a fulfilling relationship without the
stigma often associated with seeking help. We’re looking for a fast learner
who is excited about taking on significant technical responsibility. You’ll be
the key decision-maker for all things tech, from architecture to
implementation. Things move quickly here, and adaptability is crucial. Above
all, you must have a deep appreciation for the importance of nurturing better
relationships through technology. About You Proven Experience: You’ve built an
app that’s live and being used by real people. Technical Expertise: Full stack
development, some knowledge of ML (e.g. what a fully connected layer is, how
attention works). Passion for Relationships: You care about the impact
technology has on personal well-being. Whether you have direct experience with
relationship therapy or wellness, or you’re eager to explore how technology
can enhance these areas, you’re motivated by the potential to make a real
difference in people’s lives. Cultural Fit: You value empathy, communication,
and emotional intelligence. You’re excited about the prospect of working in a
space where understanding and nurturing human connections are at the
forefront. Location: This role is based in San Francisco, and you’ll be
expected to work in person with the team. Sample Post-Hire Plan Week 1: Get up
to speed on our current architecture, including our novel conversational
system. Understand the nuances of our user interactions and how our AI
responds. Week 2: Collaborate with the founders to design a new AI-based
feature. Launch an internal test by the end of the week. Week 3: Gather user
feedback, iterate on the new feature, and prepare it for public launch. Work
with designers to ensure it’s polished, then push it live, triage issues,
track metrics, and repeat. Why Join Us? At Maia, we’re at an exciting
juncture. Our product is growing, and we’re on a mission to revolutionize how
people build and maintain their relationships. As the technical lead, you’ll
have the opportunity to shape the direction of our product and make a lasting
impact on couples everywhere. If you’re interested, please send us your resume
and the link to an app you’ve built.