Elara

About Elara Elara is a stealth-mode startup revolutionizing the way people interact with fashion through AI. We are creating a highly personalized, data-driven service aimed at reimagining style and self-expression. At the core of this is cutting-edge AI, which empowers users to make confident and effortless decisions about what to wear every day. About the Role As a Founding Engineer , you’ll be a critical part of the team in building the core architecture and AI systems that will power Elara. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with the founding team to design and develop AI-powered features, backend infrastructure, and data pipelines that will deliver personalized styling and shopping recommendations for users. This is a high-impact role that offers you the chance to shape the direction of the product and play a key part in Elara’s success as an early team member. There is potential for full-time conversion based on performance and fit. What You’ll Do Develop and scale AI-driven systems to deliver highly personalized user experiences based on evolving data and preferences. Design and implement backend solutions that efficiently manage user data and support dynamic, intelligent workflows. Collaborate with the team to integrate AI models that provide real-time, tailored suggestions for an enhanced user journey. Build and optimize data pipelines that drive insights and continuous improvement in user interactions. Ensure backend systems are scalable, reliable, and fast , providing a seamless experience for users. Contribute to the product development cycle , influencing both the technical and user-facing features based on feedback and iteration. Who You Are A builder at heart: you ship fast, and you ship right. 1-2 years of experience in AI engineering, ML systems, or backend development (less experience is fine if you have the right skillset). You use AI (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, etc.) to build 10x faster. Strong proficiency in Python, Typescript and backend frameworks (NestJS, MongoDB). You have live working projects to show us. (Not just rankings on C++, Codeforces, etc.) You learn new tools and tech at lightning speed. You're comfortable working directly with founders, owning your work, and making critical product decisions. Experience (academic or personal projects) with AI tools or OpenAI APIs Bonus Skills Experience with e-commerce integrations and affiliate shopping systems . Interest or experience with fashion technology , styling tools , or user personalization . Experience working with AI personalization systems and fashion recommendation algorithms .You’ve built full-stack apps solo and can show them live. Why Join Elara? Ownership & Growth: Be a key part of the founding team and take ownership of the AI and backend architecture from day one. Innovation: Build cutting-edge AI-driven personalization systems for the fashion and e-commerce space. Impact: Work on a product that will have a direct impact on how people shop, dress, and feel confident. Full-Time Opportunity: This is an internship with a high chance of full-time conversion based on your performance and fit. Flexible & Remote: Work from anywhere, collaborate globally, and enjoy a remote-first culture. Stipend: ₹25,000 – ₹40,000 per month (based on skill & performance). Apply only if you’re a builder who thrives in chaos and loves using AI to create real-world products.