AI Product Engineer
Fount AI|Posted 3 days ago
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Skills and experience
Location and salary
Role description
AI Product Engineer | Fount
Remote (South Africa) · Seed-stage
Fount is a venture-backed AI-native marketing intelligence platform for P&C insurance headquartered in NYC, founded by Saffas. We unify fragmented data and put AI agents in the hands of insurance marketers — conversational analytics, automated reporting, audience activation, campaign optimization tied to policy economics.
The role
You start with the user problem, then design, build and own - AI agents, product UX, data pipelines, backend APIs. You work directly with founders and customers to ship features end-to-end.
You
- 3-6 years shipping production full-stack systems, principled & pragmatic engineer
- Python, TypeScript, React/Next.js, Postgres, S3 (strong preference)
- Built and shipped AI agents and LLM-powered products in production
- You use AI tools aggressively to multiply your output, and you can build without them. We value speed and leverage, but the foundation is strong engineering judgment and simple, well-understood code.
- Strong product instinct - you care about what the user experiences, not just what the code does
- Comfortable with ambiguity, fast iteration, and making product calls
- High autonomy, clear written communication
Nice to have
- Insurance, fintech, or marketing analytics experience
- Data pipeline experience (DuckDB, dbt, Dagster, Airflow)
- Former founder or early startup engineer (zero-to-one experience, small team high agency)
What we offer
- Hard problems at the intersection of AI, insurance, and data
- High ownership, small team, minimal process
- Remote with travel to the US
- Competitive USD comp with possible early equity upside
Interview
Vibe check & screening, technical / assignment, possible co-work day with Fount. We move fast and give feedback quickly.
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About Fount AI
What we do
Fount is revolutionizing autonomous customer acquisition for insurance carriers and Managing General Agents (MGAs). We leverage AI, marketing technology, and actuarial science to provide actionable insights into customer value, helping insurance marketers optimize lead acquisition strategies and drive profitable growth.
Why work for us
At Fount, you will have the opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and the insurance industry. We offer a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the future of customer acquisition, alongside competitive compensation and the potential for professional growth.
Our culture
We foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that values creativity and initiative. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, transparency, and the belief that data-driven insights can empower insurance marketers of all sizes.
Our engineering process
Our engineering team utilizes modern technologies, including Amazon AWS and Google Apps, to develop a robust platform that integrates advanced analytics. We emphasize agile practices and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring that every team member's voice is heard in our development process.
Our hiring process
Our hiring process is designed to identify candidates who align with our mission and values. It typically includes an initial screening, technical assessments, and interviews with team members to evaluate both technical skills and cultural fit. We aim to create a welcoming experience for all applicants.
Tech Stack
application and data
