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Spellbrush

LLM Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

They are seeking an LLM Engineer to craft engaging character interactions and narratives for their mobile turn-based tactics game using generative AI technology. Responsibilities : • Become the ...

Madrona Venture Labs

Lead AI / LLM Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$116K - $153K/yr

As Lead AI/LLM Engineer, this is a hands-on role, you'll build and deploy the AI systems powering our platform, set technical direction, and mentor the team. Mandatory Skills * Built and deployed ...

Diversity Nexus

Python developer with LLM

San Jose, CA · On-site

$59 - $81.25/hr

Diversity Nexus is seeking a Python Developer with strong LLM knowledge. The role requires strong Python development and debugging skills, with an emphasis on machine learning tools and possibly ...

Hippocratic AI

LLM Inference Engineer

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$165K/yr

Role Mission As HAI's LLM Inference Engineer, you will own the serving infrastructure that determines whether our breakthrough healthcare AI reaches patients efficiently and reliably. You'll optimize ...

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LLM Engineer

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Spellbrush
Software Development • 1 - 10 employees
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Full-time

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Job description

Job Summary:
Spellbrush is a leading generative AI studio known for its innovative approach to creating anime games. They are seeking an LLM Engineer to craft engaging character interactions and narratives for their mobile turn-based tactics game using generative AI technology.
Responsibilities:
• Become the power user and wizarding wordsmith of our LLM models, coaxing out new turns of phrase, emotional responses, and vivid imagery through imaginative prompt engineering.
• Deeply understand our next flagship game’s core narrative, themes, and character motivations and conflicts – then translate these elements into elegant LLM prompts.
• Work with our Creative Director to develop new systems for enabling our game’s characters to freely express themselves in the native game platforms where they interact with players.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Become the power user and wizarding wordsmith of our LLM models, coaxing out new turns of phrase, emotional responses, and vivid imagery through imaginative prompt engineering.
• Deeply understand our next flagship game’s core narrative, themes, and character motivations and conflicts – then translate these elements into elegant LLM prompts.
• Work with our Creative Director to develop new systems for enabling our game’s characters to freely express themselves in the native game platforms where they interact with players.
• You endeavor to use LLM’s to revolutionize character communications.
• A familiarity with text-based Generative AI and LLM is definitely handy.
• You understand that LLM’s are working off of datasets and training, and that your finesse in guiding the models will produce outstanding delights of diction.
• You’re eager to push the boundaries of written and verbal communications.
• You understand what it means to be human, and how our human tendencies emerge in conversation.
• You have a deep familiarity with the nuances that make language feel more 'human'.
• The anime aesthetic resonates with you.
• You're comfortable working on small, fast-paced, on-site teams.
• You're excited about the potential of Generative AI.
Company:
Spellbrush is an illustration platform that enables artists, illustrators, and animators to complete projects more quickly. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.

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