Fluency in Python and experience using AI toolkits and APIs Experience rapidly building and iterating on proof-of-concept or MVPs Comfort using a blend of commercial APIs, open source, and low-code tooling to get things done Strong problem-solving skills and analytical intuition Prior work with AI agents, vector databases, or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) Experience with frontend development (React, Next.js, etc.) A background in a STEM discipline, data science, or quant-heavy engineering Previous experience in a venture-backed startup or technical founder role