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Applied AI Engineer

175k – 250kNew York, NYML EngineeringHybrid3+ YOE
Summary

Designs, deploys, and optimizes AI agents to automate construction permitting workflows. Builds backend/frontend services, APIs, data pipelines, and evaluation systems. Requires 3+ years in software/ML engineering with production AI experience.

About the role

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and deploy AI agents that automate permitting workflows end-to-end
  • Orchestrate multiple models and tools to create reliable, multi-step AI systems
  • Build the internal tools and infrastructure that power and monitor these agents
  • Design and implement backend and frontend services, APIs, and data pipelines, integrating AI functionality into user-facing features when needed
  • Contribute to system architecture and core platform design with the engineering team
  • Design and maintain a suite of evaluations and benchmarks to measure agent accuracy, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
  • Optimize inference pipelines and backend systems for speed, scalability, and cost

What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ years in software or ML engineering post-BS/MS
  • Hands-on experience shipping production AI/ML systems or AI-powered products
  • Experience building multi-step ML systems, pipelines, or agentic workflows
  • Strong backend and API development skills, with some frontend experience
  • Track record of building reliable products with attention to quality and detail
  • Startup grit and comfort in fast-moving, evolving environments

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and meaningful equity in a high-growth company
  • 100% company-paid base medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees + healthcare FSA
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Unlimited PTO and paid family leave
  • Home office & equipment stipend
  • Daily in-office lunch and dinner provided
  • Commuter benefits (pre-tax transit and parking)
Skills
AI agentsMachine LearningML pipelinesBackend DevelopmentAPIsData PipelinesFrontend DevelopmentInference OptimizationAgentic WorkflowsEvaluation Benchmarks
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