Position: GenAI Prototype Engineer
Hours: Full-Time
Location: Chicago, In-Person
Visit nexus3.ai/careers to apply.
About Nexus3 Capital:
Nexus3 Capital builds and backs enterprise software companies that harness the transformative
capabilities of genAI. We target vertical markets where stubborn workflows can be reimagined
by blending large language models with complementary technologies to create novel process
solutions. We are a team of builders and problem solvers changing the way work gets done.
Role Overview:
You will be the lead developer of prototypes and MVP genAI solutions for a Nexus3 portfolio
company. Working closely with our team, you will design and implement prototypes and
infrastructure for genAI applications. Additionally, you will collaborate with the business
development team to gain a deep understanding of customer needs and quickly develop
prototypes that can validate hypotheses.
Key Responsibilities:
●Design and prototype genAI and agentic AI based applications
●Develop novel algorithms and solution methodologies
●Collaborate with software engineers on how to turn a prototype to a software product
●Collaborate with business development team to align on customer needs and ideate product
features
Requirements:
●Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
●Familiarity with LLM’s, genAI, and agentic AI systems
●Prior experience in data engineering with a focus on document processing
●Excellent verbal and written communication skills for discussing technical solutions with a
range of stakeholders
●Ability to work and research independently and take initiative
●Solution architecture experience including data backend
Preferred:
●Demonstrated experience delivering genAI products into production
●Exposure to LLM-based applications that require external handling and retrieval of large and
complex documents
● Experience creating and implementing a scalable document processing pipeline
● Familiarity with newly released agentic frameworks and tools (Langchain, CrewAI, etc.) that
amplify and harness the power of large language models
● Active Github project portfolio
We Offer:
●Mentorship on technical skills and business building
●A role in driving the AI revolution
●Competitive compensation, including equity
Join Us:
Embrace this unique opportunity to shape the future of industry with AI. We build enduring
companies—not just products—by solving critical, real-world problems. If you are driven by
innovation and disciplined execution, apply to Nexus3 Capital to work closely with our founder
and CEO on groundbreaking solutions from prototype to scale.
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Nexus3 Capital Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
444 W Lake Street, Chicago, IL, United States, 60062
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