Lead Product Engineer

The Collective Intelligence Project (CIP) builds infrastructure for democratic input into AI development and governance, combining large-scale deliberation and participatory evaluation. Backed by foundations including Google.org and Omidyar Network, we partner with AI labs and governments.

You will build and maintain Weval, our evaluation platform (~60% time) enabling AI labs and governments to assess frontier models; support Global Dialogues and Digital Twin projects (~30%); own architectural decisions as the platform scales; and create rich data visualizations for non-technical audiences.

We're hoping candidates are already familiar with Claude Code / Codex / Cursor, and are excited about using AI as a force amplifier across projects.

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years software engineering, strong frontend focus
• Proficiency in NextJS, React, TypeScript
• Shipped products with real user value
• Strong product sensibility and UX focus
• Genuine facility with AI tools (Claude, Cursor, or similar) — using them in daily workflow, not just for productivity but to directly build and ship

Nice-to-have:

• Backend experience with Supabase/Postgres
• Deployment with Vercel/Netlify
• AI evaluation platforms, survey tools, research infrastructure
• Open source contributions
• Civic tech experience
• Knowledge of deliberative democracy or AI governance

Compensation: $150,000 + comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, generous PTO, flexible hours.

Location: Hybrid — office in Japantown, San Francisco with strong preference for in-person regularly. Pacific/Eastern time zone preference for international candidates.