Al Automation Engineer

Extu•Brookhaven, GA

12d•$110,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Extu is scaling from $60M toward $150M+, and operational efficiency will be a key driver of that growth. This role focuses on identifying and building practical automation and AI-driven solutions that improve how work gets done. We believe growth happens through smart execution, strong collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our culture balances speed with support, giving our teams the space to build, test, and improve how work gets done. The AI Automation Engineer is a hands-on individual contributor responsible for designing and implementing automation and AI-assisted solutions that improve operational efficiency across the business. This role focuses on executing against a prioritized roadmap developed in partnership with the CIO, targeting high-impact workflows where automation can reduce manual effort, improve speed, and support scalable growth. This is a builder role, not a leadership or strategy-only position. Success is measured by delivered solutions, adoption by teams, and measurable efficiency gains.

Requirements

3–5+ years in technical, engineering, or operations-related roles
Hands-on experience building automation or AI-enabled workflows in a business environment
Demonstrated ability to deliver working solutions used by internal teams
Experience with automation tools (e.g., Zapier, Make, n8n)
Familiarity with APIs, system integrations, and workflow design
Exposure to AI tools such as LLMs or copilots (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
Understanding of data handling, system access, and basic security considerations
Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on practical execution
Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in SaaS, B2B, or digital services environments
Exposure to process improvement or workflow optimization initiatives
Experience supporting adoption of new tools or systems within teams

Responsibilities

Design and implement automation solutions for repeatable, high-volume workflows (e.g., onboarding, campaign execution, reporting, support processes)
Build AI-assisted workflows using appropriate tools (e.g., Zapier, Make, n8n, APIs, LLM-based tools)
Incorporate human review checkpoints where accuracy and quality are critical
Focus on practical, maintainable solutions rather than overly complex designs
Assess targeted business processes identified by leadership to identify inefficiencies and automation opportunities
Translate business needs into technical solutions that improve speed, accuracy, and scalability
Deliver measurable improvements in time savings and process efficiency
Partner with the CIO to co-develop and execute a prioritized automation roadmap
Contribute to prioritization based on ROI, effort, and risk
Provide input on tools, systems, and opportunities for continuous improvement
Work with teams across Sales, Marketing, Client Services, and Operations to understand workflow challenges
Build solutions in collaboration with stakeholders to ensure usability and adoption
Support teams in integrating automation into their day-to-day work
Support rollout of AI tools to targeted users and teams based on business need
Develop simple, role-specific guidance for tool usage
Monitor adoption and gather feedback to improve solutions over time
Evaluate current tools and identify opportunities to improve efficiency or reduce waste
Recommend solutions based on cost, impact, and ease of implementation
Prioritize simplicity and speed-to-value over over-engineering
Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs
This role operates within Extu’s existing systems, security standards, and governance frameworks