Basis builds AI agents that do real accounting work end-to-end. Top accounting firms use Basis across CAS, Tax, and Audit to turn their doers into reviewers and expand revenue capacity. Backed by Accel and Khosla.
About the role
Technology is at the core of what we do. The AI Core team at Basis Technologies builds Compass, the AI agent platform behind Basis. Compass agents plan and execute media planning, buying, and operations work on behalf of agencies and brands. We build the orchestration, tooling, and evaluation infrastructure that lets LLM-powered agents work reliably in a complex ad tech domain, and we expose the Basis platform to our own and our customers’ agents through MCP and A2A. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Minimum of 8 years of professional software engineering experience, including recent experience shipping production LLM-powered applications or agent systems
- A track record of technical leadership, including owning the technical direction of a team or major system and influencing architecture beyond your immediate area of ownership
- Expert-level proficiency in Python, with a history of architecting production APIs and backend services and integrating with protocols such as MCP and A2A
- Experience with evaluation and observability tools such as Langfuse or LangSmith, including designing evaluation strategies from the ground up
- Fluency with AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, etc.) as a core part of the development workflow, paired with strong judgment and full ownership of AI-generated output
- Proven ability to mentor engineers and to explain complex agentic systems clearly to engineers, Product and Operations partners, and non-technical stakeholders
More about this role
WHO WE ARE
At Basis, we empower agencies and brands with cutting-edge software that automates digital media operations. Our all-in-one platform supports seamless planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation across direct, programmatic, search, and social media.
We’re not just building advanced technology; we’re also building a culture where passionate, motivated individuals come together to drive meaningful change. Our commitment to inclusivity and growth ensures our employees thrive both professionally and personally.
With our headquarters in Chicago, we offer flexible work options across the U.S. and Canada, including remote, hybrid, or on-site at headquarters.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Technology is at the core of what we do. The AI Core team at Basis Technologies builds Compass, the AI agent platform behind Basis. Compass agents plan and execute media planning, buying, and operations work on behalf of agencies and brands. We build the orchestration, tooling, and evaluation infrastructure that lets LLM-powered agents work reliably in a complex ad tech domain, and we expose the Basis platform to our own and our customers’ agents through MCP and A2A. The AI Core team also functions as...
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