Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (May 2026)
The author is a Computer Science PhD with over 20 years of experience in FinTech, AI/ML, and blockchain, seeking a remote role or exceptional opportunity to relocate. They have a strong background as a hands-on technical leader, having served as CTO and Head of Engineering at high-growth startups, with success in building scalable systems and leading zero-to-one product development. Currently, they are focused on advancing AI/LLM engineering through personal projects involving forecasting models, live weight adjustment frameworks, and exploring non-chat applications of LLMs.
- ▪PhD in Computer Science with focus on AI Multi-Agent systems since 2004.
- ▪Extensive experience as CTO and Head of Engineering in FinTech and crypto trading.
- ▪Built foundational AI/ML systems that enabled a startup's Series A funding.
- ▪Developing novel LLM frameworks for live training and non-chat applications.
- ▪Proficient in Python, TypeScript, AWS, Kubernetes, Solidity, and advanced AI/ML technologies.
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Location: UTC-6 (Americas) Remote: Yes, strongly preferred. Willing to relocate: Only for the absolutely right opportunity.Technologies: Python, TypeScript (Nest.js for API, React for mobile or web front), Ruby, AWS (Architect, DevOps, AI/ML), Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, LLMs, Scikit-learn(all MPL, SNS, pd, Data Science stack), Solidity, FinTech/Blockchain. (I've worked professionally with too many to write here and not give the feeling of "wall of text".)Résumé/CV: baqueiro.com/static/baqueiro2025.pdfEmail: (in my resume)Compensation Expectation: $140k and $170k USD gross yearlyHello Hacker News! I'm a CompSci PhD (AI Multi-Agent systems...
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