AI Prompt Engineer

On-Target Earnings: $110,000

Location: Kelowna, BC (In-studio)

👋 About Us

Are you ready to join a team that moves at break-neck speed, backs big bets on bold ideas, and refuses to settle for “good enough”? At Martell Ventures, we don’t just build companies, we ignite category-defining products and back them with our full force. If you thrive under pressure, crave radical ownership, and want your work to drive real ROI for entrepreneurs, read on.

This isn’t a place for the faint of heart. We set ambitious targets, iterate at lightning pace, and expect you to own outcomes end-to-end. If you’re looking for incremental improvements or a steady 9-to-5, this isn’t the role for you. But if you’re hungry for growth, opportunity, impact, and you love the thrill of building from zero to one, welcome home.

 

Our Principles

1. Big Problems Only — We solve urgent, budgeted problems in large underserved markets.
2. Don’t Repeat Yourself — We systematize everything to scale with leverage.
3. Build Empires — We back founders building generational companies, not feature factories.
4. Default to Action — Speed and execution beat planning and perfection.
5. Always Day 0 — We stay hungry, humble, and never coast on past wins.

🎥 Why you shouldn't work here – Radical Transparency from our CEO

📝 What Applying Looks Like

We keep it transparent and efficient. Here’s what to expect:

1. 1-min intro video (Loom, Vidyard, or Google Drive – share your link below)
2. Application review
3. 15-minute intro call
4. Strengths assessment – how you learn and do
5. In-person interview – values and culture fit
6. Paid test project – work with us, like you're already on the team
7. Final call with our CEO
8. Offer – if we’re both excited, we move forward fast

💼 About the Role

As an AI Prompt & Automation Engineer, you’ll be the technical force powering AI innovation across multiple startups. Depending on your path, venture studio operator or startup co-founder, you’ll either support a portfolio of early-stage companies by shipping scalable automations, or co-found a new AI-native business from scratch.

In both cases, your job is to turn LLMs, APIs, and automation tools into real results, fast. This role blends deep prompt engineering, creative problem-solving, and high-speed technical execution.

🔍 What You'll Do

Venture Studio Track

• Build and ship production-grade AI automations used across a portfolio of startups
• Develop reusable prompt templates, automation libraries, and custom GPT workflows
• Jump between companies to solve high-impact technical challenges quickly
• Maintain and evolve an “AI Cookbook”: systematizing solutions to recurring problems

Evaluate, test, and implement the latest AI tools and platforms to stay ahead

Startup Co-Founder Track

• Partner with a business-oriented co-founder to launch a new AI-native company
• Own all technical architecture, infrastructure, and implementation decisions
• Build from zero to one, MVP, iterations, integrations, and full-stack deployment
• Create defensibility through smart use of AI, automation, and infrastructure
• Potentially earn significant equity and long-term ownership in a venture

🧠 What You Bring

• Strong experience with LLMs (e.g. GPT-4, Claude, open-source models) and prompt engineering
• Experience building and maintaining production-grade AI systems
• Proficiency in Python, JS/TS, or similar, with the ability to build and deploy full workflows
• Familiarity with APIs, webhooks, vector databases, and automation platforms (Zapier, LangChain, etc.)
• Ability to work independently, switch contexts, and move quickly without much oversight
• Clear technical communication and systematic thinking

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in startup environments, AI tooling, or no-code/low-code stack integrations
• Prior experience launching AI-powered products or tools
• Familiarity with frameworks like Lang Graph, Pinecone, LlamaIndex, or RAG architectures
• Strong intuition for product and user experience

💡 You're a Great Fit If You…

• Ship real tools, not just demos
• Can own an entire product or subsystem on your own
• Love solving messy problems with clean code and smart automations
• Thrive in ambiguity, move fast, and never wait to be told what to do
• Are open to both career tracks: operator or co-founder
• Are hungry for more than a job, you want a mission

🌄 Why Kelowna? Why Now?

People move here for the views. They stay for the vibe. Kelowna offers:

• A thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem
• World-class outdoor activities at your doorstep
• Great schools, arts, and a vibrant, welcoming community
• Lakeside patios, mountain trails, craft coffee, and yes, amazing wine