Role overview
Cardone Ventures AI
We are the AI-first engineering team supporting the rapid growth of Cardone Ventures (a 700+ person organization). We run a complex, multi-application platform on a serverless Azure backbone, currently serving over 1 million users.
AI Solutions Engineer
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly intelligent, adaptable individual to work alongside our VP of Technology and Senior AI Engineer as part of a rapid problem-solving team for a scaling enterprise. This is not a conventional AI job—you won’t be fitting into a predefined role. Instead, you’ll tackle a range of complex, high-value challenges that require first-principles thinking, strong execution skills, and AI fluency .
The ideal candidate is exceptionally bright, learns quickly, and enjoys solving hard problems . If you have experience with AI tools, a strong analytical mindset, and the ability to work in a high-autonomy environment , this role is designed for you.
💰 Compensation: $100K-$145K/year (Independent Contractor)
📍 Remote-Friendly
Who We’re Looking For
This role prioritizes intelligence, problem-solving ability, and execution over specific credentials or years of experience.
Key Traits:
- Highly intelligent & fast learner – You absorb new concepts, technologies, and problem domains quickly.
- Strong executor – You prioritize action over endless analysis and can get things done under uncertainty.
- AI-savvy – You have hands-on experience with AI and workflow automation tools and understand how to apply them effectively.
- Independent thinker – You don’t just follow conventional wisdom; you think critically and challenge assumptions.
- Adaptable & resourceful – You’re comfortable operating in new domains and figuring things out as you go.
- Deep curiosity – You enjoy learning, experimenting, and applying knowledge to real-world problems.
Who This Role Is NOT For:
❌ Those who need a structured, predefined job scope.
❌ People who prefer theory over execution.
❌ Anyone looking for a conventional AI engineering or research position.
What You’ll Be Doing
The work will be dynamic and varied , depending on business needs and emerging AI capabilities. Examples of responsibilities include:
- Building & implementing AI-driven solutions – Using AI tools to solve real-world problems and build high-impact products.
- Prototyping & rapid experimentation – Quickly testing ideas, iterating on solutions, and optimizing.
- Multi-domain problem-solving – Applying first-principles thinking to tackle challenges across different business functions and industries.
Expect the work to be challenging, meaningful, and fast-paced .
Why Join?
1. Work on High-Impact Problems
You’ll apply AI to real-world challenges where the right solution creates immediate value.
2. High Autonomy & Flexibility
You’ll work in a high-trust, results-driven environment with the freedom to solve problems your way.
3. No Credentialism, Just Ability
We don’t care about your degree or years of experience. We care about how you think and what you can do .
4. Cutting-Edge AI Applications
Most companies are still figuring out AI—we’re using it to solve real problems right now .
5. Learn & Grow Quickly
This is an accelerated learning environment where you’ll develop high-value skills faster than in a traditional role.
Ideal Background (But Not Required)
There is no specific background requirement, but you might be a great fit if you:
- Have a strong analytical foundation (e.g., math, physics, CS, or similar fields).
- Have self-taught and applied AI tools to real-world projects.
- Enjoy solving complex, open-ended problems from first principles.
- Have experience in high-intensity environments like startups, research, or competitive programming.
Compensation & Logistics
💰 $100K-$145K per year (Independent Contractor)
📍 Remote-Friendly, Flexible Hours
This is a high-autonomy, high-impact role for someone who is genuinely excited about solving hard problems with AI. If you’re the kind of person who enjoys figuring things out, working quickly, and applying AI in innovative ways, we’d love to hear from you.