Applied AI Engineer

A platform helping millions of businesses scale with automation and AI, making automation work for everyone.
$170,700 - $256,100
Machine Learning
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Applied AI Engineer

Zapier is seeking an Applied AI Engineer to join their Editor Team, focusing on making automation accessible to everyone through AI-powered systems. This role combines classical ML research with backend engineering, requiring expertise in large language models (LLMs) and practical engineering skills. The position involves designing and developing AI-powered systems that enhance user experience in creating and updating automations known as Zaps.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering and specific expertise with LLMs in production environments. Key responsibilities include implementing prompting strategies, developing evaluation frameworks, and ensuring system reliability. The role requires deep understanding of transformer networks, RAG systems, and the full lifecycle of LLM architectures.

Zapier offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary ranging from $170.7K to $256.1K, equity, and bonus opportunities. The company maintains a strong remote work culture and values-driven environment, emphasizing customer success and innovation in automation technology.

This position presents an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of AI implementation in business automation, combining technical expertise with practical application. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and direct impact on product development that affects millions of businesses globally.

Working at Zapier means joining a team dedicated to democratizing automation through AI, with the flexibility of remote work and the backing of a successful, growing company. The position offers significant growth potential and the chance to shape the future of business automation technology.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Applied AI Engineer

  • Integrate LLMs into software products at Zapier
  • Design and implement prompting strategies for automation creation
  • Develop comprehensive evaluation suites for model performance
  • Monitor AI systems performance and health
  • Collaborate with Data and cross-functional teams
  • Implement data-driven feedback loops for AI applications
  • Explore and implement new LLM systems for improvements

Requirements For Applied AI Engineer

Python
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years building distributed, scalable cloud-based web applications
  • 1+ year experience working with large language models (LLMs) in production environments
  • Experience with transformer networks and attention mechanisms
  • Experience with advanced prompt techniques for LLM grounding
  • Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems
  • Experience with evaluation frameworks for LLMs
  • Experience with full lifecycle of building, testing, deploying, and scaling LLM architectures
  • Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities

Benefits For Applied AI Engineer

Equity
  • Equity
  • Bonus
  • Competitive Pay

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