AI Engineering Consultant - Part time - Remote, Canada

AI Build Consultant: 2–8 hrs/week (scalable). PST overlap required. Work directly with a serial Silicon Valley founder — with multiple exits — who is actively incubating a portfolio of new AI companies within his studio. This is a rare opportunity to plug into early-stage company building at the highest level, contributing technical expertise where it has immediate, tangible impact. Seeking a skilled, self-directed AI engineering consultant to serve as a trusted technical advisor. This is not an execution-only role — the ideal candidate removes obstacles, diagnoses complex problems, establishes clean technical foundations, and enables the team to move with speed and confidence.

4+ years of hands-on software engineering experience at a mid to senior level; Demonstrated experience within high-growth startups; Proficiency with AI-native development tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, or equivalent platforms; Hands-on experience building or configuring AI agents and automation frameworks; Ability to quickly orient within unfamiliar codebases; Clear, professional communication skills; Availability to collaborate synchronously with Pacific Standard Time (PST) coverage. Responsibilities: Conduct a technical audit of an early-stage AI startup’s existing codebase and infrastructure; Define and implement scalable project workflows and documentation; Configure and optimize AI-assisted development environments (including Claude Code); Diagnose and resolve complex bugs and system issues; Advise on technical architecture decisions; Provide ongoing engineering support as new features and capabilities are prioritized.