About Maia
At Maia, we believe that AI has the potential to transform relationships for the better. Our mobile app is already helping thousands of couples grow closer, and we’re just getting started. As we expand, we’re looking to develop AI models that deeply integrate therapeutic practices, creating an even more impactful experience for our users.
The Role
We’re seeking a founding engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can work across our tech stack (React Native, FastAPI, AWS). Experience with machine learning is a plus.
As our founding engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of Maia:
Expand and Innovate: Develop new features that delight and support all types of couples, ensuring that Maia continues to be a valuable tool in their relationship journey.
Lead AI Integration: Advance our AI conversational system by refining and expanding both solo and group chat functionalities.
Build and Scale: Create and iterate on ML models to broaden our product’s use cases, always with an eye on how AI can enhance relationship wellness.
Influence Product Direction: Work closely with the founding team to continuously explore new opportunities to apply ML in innovative ways to the world of relationships.
Our Values
Our mission is simple: to empower couples all over the world to build stronger bonds, communicate more effectively, and enjoy a fulfilling relationship without the stigma often associated with seeking help.
We’re looking for a fast learner who is excited about taking on significant technical responsibility. You’ll be the key decision-maker for all things tech, from architecture to implementation. Things move quickly here, and adaptability is crucial. Above all, you must have a deep appreciation for the importance of nurturing better relationships through technology.
About You
Proven Experience: You’ve built an app that’s live and being used by real people.
Technical Expertise: Full stack development, some knowledge of ML (e.g. what a fully connected layer is, how attention works).
Passion for Relationships: You care about the impact technology has on personal well-being. Whether you have direct experience with relationship therapy or wellness, or you’re eager to explore how technology can enhance these areas, you’re motivated by the potential to make a real difference in people’s lives.
Cultural Fit: You value empathy, communication, and emotional intelligence. You’re excited about the prospect of working in a space where understanding and nurturing human connections are at the forefront.
Location: This role is based in San Francisco, and you’ll be expected to work in person with the team.
Sample Post-Hire Plan
Week 1: Get up to speed on our current architecture, including our novel conversational system. Understand the nuances of our user interactions and how our AI responds.
Week 2: Collaborate with the founders to design a new AI-based feature. Launch an internal test by the end of the week.
Week 3: Gather user feedback, iterate on the new feature, and prepare it for public launch. Work with designers to ensure it’s polished, then push it live, triage issues, track metrics, and repeat.
Why Join Us?
At Maia, we’re at an exciting juncture. Our product is growing, and we’re on a mission to revolutionize how people build and maintain their relationships. As the technical lead, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the direction of our product and make a lasting impact on couples everywhere.
If you’re interested, please send us your resume and the link to an app you’ve built.
About the Interview
Coding Challenge (45 minutes): A take-home coding challenge designed to assess your coding proficiency and problem-solving skills.
Founder Call (30 minutes): Chat with one of our founders to help you get to know Maia better and discuss how you might fit into our mission and culture.
Technical Screen (1 hour): A call focused on evaluating your architectural design skills and ML knowledge.
Onsite Interview: Spend a day onsite with the founders in San Francisco to design and implement a working demo of a new Maia feature. You'll work in your preferred development environment, and we’ll be here to support you. We'll also grab lunch and get to know each other better!
Skills Required
- Proven experience building an application that is live and used by real people
- Full-stack development experience
- Basic machine learning knowledge, including fully connected layers and attention mechanisms
- Ability to work in person with the team in San Francisco
- Fast learning, adaptability, empathy, communication, and emotional intelligence
- Interest in relationship wellness, personal well-being, or relationship therapy
- Resume and link to an application built by the candidate
What We Do
Maia is a mobile AI relationship app for couples, combining relationship science and expert-informed guidance to help partners communicate better and build stronger bonds. It provides personalized advice, proactive insights, daily activities, quizzes, and games, with tools for conflict resolution, personal growth, and deeper connection. Its mission is to make relationship support more accessible and help couples develop lasting, fulfilling relationships through empathetic, privacy-conscious technology.
