At Laika Ventures, we don’t just invest in ideas—we build and launch them. As a venture studio focused on AI-driven startups, we partner with ambitious entrepreneurs to launch and scale businesses with a hands-on approach.

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We’re always on the lookout for exceptional AI Engineers and technical founders who want to build the future. Whether you’re looking to join one of our portfolio companies or co-found a new venture with us as part of our Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) program, we want to hear from you.

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Key Responsibilities

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Depending on the path you choose (team member vs. EiR), your role may include:

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• Building and deploying production-grade AI/ML models, agents, or platforms

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• Validating startup ideas through rapid prototyping and user testing

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• Working with product and design teams to ship AI-first features

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• Collaborating with our studio team and advisors to iterate toward product–market fit

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• Leading or co-leading technical direction of a new venture

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What we are looking for

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• Strong experience in AI/ML (e.g. LLMs, multimodal models, generative AI, MLOps, etc.)

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• Proven ability to ship—ideally you’ve launched products, startups, or open-source tools

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• Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and speed

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• Bonus: experience as a founder, technical cofounder, or early-stage engineer

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Compensation package

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• Competitive salary or equity, depending on the path (EiR vs. team member)

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• Access to Laika’s platform, support, funding, and network

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• Workspace with our core team and other builders

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• The opportunity to co-found or join a high-growth AI startup from day one

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Ready to build the future of AI?

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Apply or reach out anytime — we review applications on a rolling basis.

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