Founding AI Engineer - Build Enterprise Automations

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k1 investment managementManhattan Beach (CA)

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About the role

K1 Investment Management is assembling a founding AI team in Manhattan Beach, CA. We seek an AI Engineer to ship real automations, build practical tools, and deliver tangible impact across 275+ portfolio companies. You will be one of the founding members, reporting directly to a Founding Partner, with no middle management and clear ownership from day one. Expect fast pace, meaningful impact, and cross-functional collaboration.

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