Associate Solutions Engineer

Company: Encord
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description About us Encord is building the AI infrastructure of the future. Today, the biggest bottleneck in AI isn't algorithms—it's data quality. For most teams, preparing high-quality training data is the most time-consuming and expensive part of bringing AI products to market. Founded by former computer scientists, physicists, and quants, Encord exists to fix this. Just as early computing needed better tools to unlock its potential, modern AI needs better infrastructure to scale. We're building those tools. We're a fast-growing team of 100 working at the cutting edge of computer vision and deep learning, backed by CRV, Y Combinator, and industry leaders, including former Meta VP of AI Luc Vincent. Trusted by leading AI teams and consistently rated best-in-class by customers, Encord is scaling quickly—and we're building a world-class GTM team to match. The role We're hiring an Associate Solutions Engineer to be the technical bridge between engineering and customers. Partner with our commercial team to demo Encord's platform to AI leaders, roboticists, and computer vision engineers at the world's most innovative companies. This role sits at the intersection of complex code and high-growth business strategy. Fast-track your career while learning to architect solutions for leading AI teams. What you’ll do Write Python scripts to build technical POCs, ingest data, and integrate Encord into customer pipelines Support sales cycles with technical discoveries and uncover ML team pain points Master the Encord platform and SDK to guide users and answer technical questions Translate technical concepts to business value for non-technical stakeholders Channel customer feedback to Product and Engineering to shape platform roadmap Who we’re looking for Potential over polish — we want grit and a "hacker mindset," not perfect credentials Recent Bachelor's or Master's in CS, Physics, Math, Engineering, or related STEM field Comfortable writing Python (academic or internship experience counts) Technical curiosity — you love debugging, APIs, and logic puzzles Clear communicator who can explain code to anyone Entrepreneurial — curious about how startups scale SF-based, 3 days/week in office Experience requirements Recent grad or early career pro with STEM degree Python via coursework, projects, or internships Strong problem-solving and communication skills Bonus: ML libraries or large dataset experience Bonus: Track record of excellence (top 1% in tech, sports, academics, etc.) Bonus: Software engineering, consulting, or startup internships Why Encord Competitive salary and equity for early-career talent Work directly with AI leaders at the world's most innovative companies Direct mentorship from industry veterans Fast-track your career at the AI infrastructure frontier High-bar, learning-driven culture with long-term impact Strong in-person culture (3 days/week in SF) Flexible PTO, L&D budget, comprehensive health benefits Travel, regular offsites, and team events

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