Founding AI Engineer

Elastic Ltd is a venture-backed startup focused on solving the grid interconnection crisis. They are seeking a Founding AI Engineer to lead the architecture of sophisticated AI systems that address complex grid datasets and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities:

• Design and orchestrate multi-agent AI systems that reason across complex grid datasets, regulatory frameworks, interconnection queues, transmission constraints, and feasibility processes
• Work directly with the founding team and influence technical direction and product strategy

Requirements:

• Deep experience in grid interconnection (ISO/RTO processes, queue management, transmission planning, large-load interconnections, etc.)
• Experience orchestrating AI agents at a systems level (architecture, coordination frameworks, reasoning pipelines — not just prompt engineering)
• Strong background in distributed systems and backend architecture
• Ability to operate in a 0→1 startup environment
• Experience with Elixir
• Background in transmission planning, utilities, ISOs/RTOs, or large energy developers
• Experience building production AI systems in complex regulatory environments