Applied AI Engineer

Company: Automat
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Who are the people that make up Automat?Automat was founded by a diverse group of creative technologists from teams like Google Creative Lab and Samsung's Innovation Think Tank. We envision a future where intelligent agents streamline business operations and eventually run their own enterprises. We're redefining Enterprise AI Agents (Robotic Process Automation) and Intelligent Document Processing (IDP), developing the necessary tooling and infrastructure to incorporate AI advancements into practical applications.We value curiosity, collaboration, and impact above rigid requirements. If you're excited about AI and automation, thrive in flexible, creative environments, and want to work on meaningful, pioneering projects-this role is for you.We encourage anyone to apply. While this is a senior position, we believe talent, passion, and your unique perspective are more important than years of experience. We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running and contribute rapidly, while also learning from us.The RoleWe're seeking an Applied AI Engineer who operates at the intersection of product, engineering, and research. In this role, you'll work closely with engineers and end users to develop innovative tools for internal teams and customers. You will shape technical solutions, influence strategic direction, and contribute to our culture.What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to understand customer challenges
• Research and deploy real-world AI applications
• Design and implement impactful solutions for internal tools and customer products
• Influence engineering practices, shape product direction, and contribute to company cultureWhat Drives You
• Curiosity, creativity, and a desire to learn quickly
• Building full-stack applications that bring AI to life
• Staying updated on the latest AI and LLM prompting techniques
• Pushing the boundaries of AI agent capabilities
• Working collaboratively in fast-paced environmentsWhat's in Your Toolbox
• Strong understanding of ML and AI best practices
• Proficiency in Python and Typescript
• Experience with LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Google, Anthropic)
• Knowledge of LLM frameworks like Vercel AI SDK
• Experience with frameworks like Next.js and REST APIs
• Familiarity with models like Operator, Browser Use
• Experience using AI tools such as Cursor, Windsurf, LovableWhat We Are Looking For
• Ability to prototype and iterate rapidly
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Comfort with ambiguity and wearing multiple hats
• Passion for creating intuitive, user-friendly experiences
• Proactive mindset and bias toward action
• Experience in startups or high-growth environments
• 3-6+ years of experience as an individual contributor in collaborative teams
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