Trellis (YC W24) is hiring eng to build AI workflows for unstructured data

Trellis, a startup backed by Y Combinator, is seeking a founding engineer for its backend and machine learning infrastructure team. The company aims to transform unstructured data, such as financial documents and chat logs, into SQL-compliant tables, akin to a "Snowflake for unstructured data." The position offers a salary range of $110K to $225K, along with equity options between 0.10% and 1.50%. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in full-stack development, proficiency in programming languages like Python and Go, and familiarity with machine learning libraries such as PyTorch and TensorFlow. Experience with both relational and non-relational databases, particularly Postgres, as well as cloud platforms and containerization technologies, is also desirable. Trellis emphasizes a culture of extreme ownership, where engineers will have significant influence over product development. The startup, founded in 2023, is led by Mac Klinkachorn and Jacky Lin, and aims to help enterprises unlock hidden revenue from customer data and enhance their data warehouses. Trellis's AI engine ensures accurate schema and results, enabling users to run SQL queries on complex data sources. The company is positioned at the forefront of AI and data infrastructure, offering a unique opportunity for early team members to contribute to groundbreaking technology.