📍: San Francisco
💼: Hybrid - 2 days/week in person
⏱️: Full-time
💰: Backed by Gradient Ventures (Google AI Fund) and S32
About Rivio:
Rivio is building the world’s first AI procurement manager—an intelligent agent that joins procurement teams at top tech companies as a fully operational teammate. It handles everything from contract analysis and communication with suppliers. We’re tackling a $1.5T market by creating the procurement workforce of the future.
We’re looking for a driven software engineer with a deep curiosity for AI. The ideal candidate is obsessed with the field—eager to explore cutting-edge models, learn rapidly, and help shape the future of intelligent systems. Our three co-founders, Hala, Leo, and Alessio each bring 10+ years of experience from leading teams at Apple, Meta, and Silicon Valley startups.
What We Believe:
Problem-Solving: autonomously solve complex technical challenges and proactively address issues, always seeking to challenge the conventional ways and innovate.
Ownership: Take full ownership of projects and initiatives, especially those you’ve never worked on before. Embrace a growth mindset to continuously learn and adapt.
Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment typical of early-stage startups. Wear multiple hats and spearhead projects end-to-end.
Mentorship & Collaboration: Inspire and guide team members. Influence peers and stakeholders through clear communication across various levels of the organization.
Job Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development
Proven experience building distributed systems and data pipelines
Proven experience working with cloud services and infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Comfortable with Python
GenAI/LLM fundamentals and ML basics are a plus
Regular use of a coding assistant (Cursor, Copilot, etc) is a plus
Familiarity with the startup ecosystem and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and equity, based on experience[$140K - $180K + 0.5%-1.5% equity]
Dynamic, fun, and collaborative work environment where you can be yourself.
Major opportunities for professional growth.
Significant impact on an early-stage startup.
Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Plus other benefits:
Modern Office Spaces: Well-designed, comfortable, and collaborative workspaces. Pet-friendly Policy.
Meals and Snacks: On-site meals, snacks, and beverages. Almost Google Style :)
Team Building Activities: Regular social events, retreats, and outings.
Learning and Development: Budget for courses, certifications, and conferences.
If you're not convinced yet about joining our team, here are some of the founders' hobbies:
Rebuilding classic cars 🏁
Riding motorcycles (🏍️ or 🛵)
Sailing (we will teach you how to be a sailor 🍻)
Music festivals 🎉
International and diverse team! We're proud of our multicultural environment with team members from Lebanon, Italy, France, China, Spain, and beyond 😄
Why you shouldn’t join
You are not ready for the occasional 60-hour work week
You are not comfortable working without clear structure
You are not ready for a risky career opportunity. Even with our growth, we are still an early-stage startup. If you need something more predictable, this is not the right fit.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Rivio AI is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Hiring Process and Timeline (Usually 2-3 weeks)1st Step - Technical Call: Leo (CTO) - 1 hour - Conduct technical deep dive.
2nd Step - Cultural fit Call: Alessio (COO) - 30 minutes - Discuss company culture.
3rd Step - Vision Call: Hala (CEO) - 45 minutes - Address candidate questions and discuss company vision.
Feedback: Rivio to provide feedback on interview performance.
Half-Day Work Invitation: Experience our work environment.
Offer: Extend a formal job offer.
Email me/us at: [email protected]
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of experience in software development
- Experience building distributed systems
- Experience building data pipelines
- Experience working with cloud services and infrastructure, including AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Comfort with Python
- GenAI/LLM fundamentals and machine learning basics
- Regular use of a coding assistant such as Cursor or Copilot
- Familiarity with the startup ecosystem and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
What We Do
Rivio provides AI-powered procurement capacity for enterprise teams, operating AI employees inside customers’ existing source-to-pay systems. Its agents execute tactical purchasing, support sourcing and vendor negotiations, while procurement experts supervise workflows, manage exceptions, and monitor performance against company policies and service levels. The company aims to free procurement teams from routine buying and operational work so they can focus on strategic priorities.
