Sr. AI Automation Engineer

Who We Are At Firstup, our mission is to improve the employee experience at every moment that matters, large and small. As the communication pipeline for the world's workforce, we now serve 40 of the Fortune 100 companies, reaching and connecting more than 17 million employees daily. Our employees are experts in the employee experience, workforce communications and technology.  Joining Firstup means joining a movement to make work better for every worker. As the world’s first intelligent communication platform, Firstup meaningfully engages employees at every moment from hire to retire, and delivers engagement insights to help companies support, promote and retain their talent. Our movement has taken root and is evident in our world-class customer base. Now we need your help. Ready to make a difference in the world? Why Firstup?   Because you care - about people, the work you do, and the connections you make. Work is such a large part of life; it only makes sense to make it awesome.   If you want to engage brilliant minds in a high-growth and inclusive environment where ideas are rewarded regardless of who they come from, join us. This is a rapidly changing space so if you thrive on ambiguity, are hungry for a challenge, and have the guts to speak your mind, you could be a perfect fit.   We offer an excellent PTO program, great health benefits, a casual and friendly environment, remote work, and a leadership team who truly believes in your growth – both personally and professionally.   Firstup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state or local laws. #LI-TM1 #LI-Remote country: US all locations: [Remote - US] commitment: Full-time department: General & Administration location: Remote - US team: IT Responsibilities: Identify high-friction workflows and replace them with AI-driven automation  systems  Design, build, and deploy AI agents and automation pipelines across business  functions  Redesign workflows to transition from human-assisted to fully automated  execution where viable  Integrate AI systems with internal platforms such as CRM, analytics, and support  tools  Develop RAG-based knowledge systems and internal copilots to improve access to  information  Rapidly prototype, test, and deploy production-grade AI solutions  Define KPIs and measure the impact of automation and AI initiatives  Optimize systems for performance, cost efficiency, and scalability Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent  practical experience  5+ years of experience deploying AI/ML systems in production environments  Strong experience with LLMs, RAG architectures, vector databases, and agent  frameworks  Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages and strong software  engineering fundamentals (APIs, system design, scalability)  Experience integrating AI systems into enterprise tools and workflows  Familiarity with automation/orchestration tools and evaluation frameworks  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a metrics-driven mindset  Ability to operate with high execution velocity from prototype to production