AI-Native Software Engineer

Cookunity16 days ago Toronto, New York Mid Level Top Benefits Day 1 Stock Options Plan Unlimited PTO and paid holidays 12 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, 6 weeks secondary About the role Who you are We're looking for an AI - Native Engineer who grew up with LLMs as their coding companion You're the person your classmates asked "how did you build that so fast?" You've been using Claude, GPT, and Cursor since they launched You have opinions about prompt engineering, RAG patterns, and which model is best for what Most importantly, you ship constantly This role is perfect for a recent grad or early-career engineer who builds faster with AI than most seniors build without it 3 years of professional experience (but you've been building things since before you could legally work) Portfolio of projects built with AI assistance. We want to see your GitHub, not your GPA Fluent in modern AI development tools (you have opinions on Cursor vs Windsurf vs Continue) Proven ability to integrate LLMs into real applications - OpenAI, Anthropic, open source models) Strong foundation in at least one programming language - Python, Kotlin, TypeScript, or similar) Experience with React, , or similar frameworks—you can build full-stack with AI's help Natural teacher—you can explain to a PM how to use Claude to prototype, or help a senior engineer understand prompt engineering Ship-first mentality: you'd rather deploy something imperfect today than something perfect next monthActive in AI communities: Twitter, Discord, Reddit)—you know what dropped yesterday and have probably already tried it Comfortable with ambiguity—you figure things out by building, not by waiting for requirements Personal projects using AI that went viral, got users, or solved real problems Contributions to open source AI projects or published experimentsExperience fine-tuning models, MCP or building RAG systems Built and deployed your own AI products (even if they failed—we want builders) Wrote about AI development (blog posts, tutorials, Twitter threads) Won hackathons or shipped side projects with real users Located in Toronto or willing to work hybrid from our Toronto office You've been using ChatGPT/Claude/Gemini since day one and have strong opinions about prompting and eval strategies You can build a working prototype faster than most people can write a PRD You're genuinely excited about AI, not just as a buzzword, but as a fundamental shift in how we build You're teaching yourself new AI tools every week. You see PMs struggling to articulate ideas and think "I could build that for you in 20 minutes" What the job involves Our platform team is reimagining how people discover and enjoy amazing food We're not just rebuilding our platform, we're rebuilding how we build We move fast, prototype often, and believe the best code comes from shipping early and iterating fast We're a small team that values technical curiosity, rapid experimentation, and engineers who have strong opinions (loosely held) about how AI changes everything You'll be our secret weapon, helping PMs prototype their wildest ideas and teaching the entire team how to 10x their velocity with AI tools Ship production code daily using AI-assisted development - Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code, etc.)—you know which tool for which task Partner with PMs to rapidly prototype their ideas, turning "what if we could..." into working demos in hours, not weeks Build internal tools and automations that make everyone faster—from chef onboarding bots to menu analysis pipelines Create reusable patterns and templates for LLM integration that other engineers can leverageRun experiments with new AI models and tools, becoming the team's go-to expert on what's possible Write clean, maintainable code (with AI's help). You know when to let Copilot write and when to take the wheelTeach PMs and designers how to prototype with v0, Bolt, and Claude—democratizing the ability to build Contribute to technical decisions by building proof-of-concepts that answer "can we?" before we debate "should we?" Document AI development patterns and create playbooks for the broader team The application process Please submit your application and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you Thank you for your time Benefits We grow, you grow: Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1 Unlimited PTO policy and paid holidays off Family leave: 12 weeks for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary caregiver, fully paid Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals, added to your account, monthly Wellness perks: access to a nutritional coach and fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle ‍- Personalized Spanish coach About Cookunity Restaurants CookUnity is a chef-to-you marketplace connecting talented chefs with consumers, revolutionizing meal delivery. We bring small-batch, restaurant-quality meals to eaters nationwide, crafted by a diverse collective of all-star chefs. With over 100 inspired chefs from cities like NYC, LA, Austin, and more, our weekly subscription offers a wide range of hand-crafted meals to cater to various palates and dietary preferences. By delivering over 1 million meals per month, we're also empowering working chefs, tripling their income, and supporting their growth. CookUnity believes in fueling stronger communities, partnering with Food Bank For New York City to combat food insecurity across all five boroughs.