AI Engineering Consultant - Part time - Remote, LATAM

<strong><strong>AI Build Consultant</strong></strong> :<br><br>2-8 hrs/week (scalable)<br><br>PST overlap required<br><br><strong><strong>About the Opportunity:<br><br></strong></strong>Work directly with a serial Silicon Valley founder - with multiple exits - who is actively incubating a portfolio of new AI companies within his studio. This is a rare opportunity to plug into early-stage company building at the highest level, contributing technical expertise where it has immediate, tangible impact.<br><br>We are seeking a skilled, self-directed AI engineering consultant to serve as a trusted technical advisor. This is not an execution-only role - the ideal candidate removes obstacles, diagnoses complex problems, establishes clean technical foundations, and enables the team to move with speed and confidence.<br><br>The engagement begins at 2-8 hours per week across sequenced projects, with strong potential to expand as initiatives scale.<br><br><strong>Responsibilities<br><br></strong>Conduct a technical audit of an early-stage AI startup's existing codebase and infrastructure<br><br>Define and implement scalable project workflows and documentation to support team-based collaboration<br><br>Configure and optimize AI-assisted development environments (including Claude Code) for multi-contributor use<br><br>Diagnose and resolve complex bugs and system issues - identifying root causes and implementing durable fixes<br><br>Advise on technical architecture decisions appropriate for early-stage, high-velocity product development<br><br>Provide ongoing engineering support as new features and capabilities are prioritized across projects<br><br><strong><strong>Qualifications:<br><br></strong></strong>4+ years of hands-on software engineering experience at a mid to senior level<br><br>Demonstrated experience within high-growth startups - comfortable operating lean, without bureaucratic overhead<br><br>Proficiency with AI-native development tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, or equivalent platforms<br><br>Hands-on experience building or configuring AI agents and automation frameworks<br><br>Ability to quickly orient within unfamiliar codebases and deliver effective solutions independently<br><br>Clear, professional communication skills - written and verbal - with the ability to translate technical decisions for non-technical stakeholders<br><br>Availability to collaborate synchronously with Pacific Standard Time (PST) coverage<br><br><strong><strong>Nice to Have:<br><br></strong></strong>Prior fractional or consulting engineering experience - proven ability to onboard quickly and deliver immediate value<br><br>Exposure to 0?1 product development in fast-moving startup environments<br><br>Familiarity with AI studio or venture studio operating models

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