Campfire
AI Engineer - Research
300 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94104
On-site · Full-time · $180k–$300k (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026
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About Us
Campfire is on a mission to redefine the accounting software landscape by taking on giants like Netsuite to build modern accounting software for startups and mid-size tech companies. We graduated from Y Combinator's Summer 2023 cohort, and we are backed by prominent investors like Foundation Capital and a rapidly growing customer base.
About the Role 🌟
Join our team as an AI Engineer at Campfire, where you'll design and implement AI-driven solutions that supercharge our accounting platform. From automating financial workflows to building intelligent features that provide real-time insights, you’ll be at the forefront of making accounting smarter, faster, and more intuitive for our customers.
💼 We Need Someone Who
Strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing (NLP).
Proven experience with frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow, and proficiency in Python.
Hands-on experience deploying ML models into production environments.
Familiarity with LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face) and fine-tuning for real-world use cases.
Thrives in agility: Our team is lean and moves quickly. You’re comfortable experimenting, iterating, and shipping fast.
Values autonomy: You take ownership end-to-end — from prototyping models to deploying and monitoring them in production.
👥 Ideal Candidate
You’re not just looking for a job; you’re seeking a challenge.
You’re passionate about applying AI to solve real business problems.
You want to build practical, customer-facing applications of AI rather than just research.
You’re eager to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and design in a fast-paced startup environment.
📢 Let’s Connect
Think you’re the perfect fit? We’re excited to meet you! Reach out, share your story, and let’s explore how you can bring intelligence to Campfire’s mission.
❤️🩹 Benefits
We provide top decile benefits, including:
100% premium coverage for employees and 80% coverage for dependents
Comprehensive healthcare and dental care options