Founding AI Engineer
TheDriveGroup
Arlington, VA · $170k–$200k a year · Posted November 5, 2026
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November 2026
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How AI is used in this kind of work
Among computer and information research scientists, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for computer and information research scientists: 34% (high).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
About the job
...open-source intelligence technology for complex, real-world intelligence environments. They’re making their first dedicated AI Engineering hire in the US - a key appointment that will work directly with the Co-Founder and senior Product leadership, with significant...