# AI Engineer - Research at Campfire

> Onsite · United States · Unspecified · ML / AI · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/ashby%3Acampfire%3A5b8a95d4-54ef-41f5-b399-17b99354797f (read 2026-11-07).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Campfire](https://alderhq.app/companies/campfire)
- Location text: San Francisco
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · United States (evidence: "Location: San Francisco")
- Posted: 2025-08-28 (435 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/campfire/5b8a95d4-54ef-41f5-b399-17b99354797f
- Skills listed (inferred): Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, LLMs

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $180k–$300k per year (from the listing's pay field)
- Market band for similar posted roles (SF Bay Area, n 461): p25 $200k, median $250k, p75 $300k
- H-1B filings at this company for similar roles, FY26: 2 ([US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/performance))

## Description (the employer's text)

### About Us

Campfire is on a mission to redefine the accounting software landscape by taking on giants like Netsuite to build modern accounting software for startups and mid-size tech companies. We graduated from Y Combinator's Summer 2023 cohort, and we are backed by prominent investors like Foundation Capital and a rapidly growing customer base.

### About the Role 🌟

Join our team as an AI Engineer at Campfire, where you'll design and implement AI-driven solutions that supercharge our accounting platform. From automating financial workflows to building intelligent features that provide real-time insights, you’ll be at the forefront of making accounting smarter, faster, and more intuitive for our customers.

### 💼 We Need Someone Who

Strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing (NLP).

Proven experience with frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow, and proficiency in Python.

Hands-on experience deploying ML models into production environments.

Familiarity with LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face) and fine-tuning for real-world use cases.

Thrives in agility: Our team is lean and moves quickly. You’re comfortable experimenting, iterating, and shipping fast.

Values autonomy: You take ownership end-to-end — from prototyping models to deploying and monitoring them in production.

### 👥 Ideal Candidate

You’re not just looking for a job; you’re seeking a challenge.

You’re passionate about applying AI to solve real business problems.

You want to build practical, customer-facing applications of AI rather than just research.

You’re eager to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and design in a fast-paced startup environment.

### 📢 Let’s Connect

Think you’re the perfect fit? We’re excited to meet you! Reach out, share your story, and let’s explore how you can bring intelligence to Campfire’s mission.

### ❤️‍🩹 Benefits

We provide top decile benefits, including:

100% premium coverage for employees and 80% coverage for dependents

Comprehensive healthcare and dental care options

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