Applied AI Engineer

Augment Computing • Palo Alto, CA

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About The Position

We're looking for an Applied AI Engineer to help bring cutting-edge AI capabilities into the hands of developers. This is a hands-on engineering role at the intersection of product, AI, and systems - focused on implementing and integrating LLM-powered features that enhance developer experience and productivity. You'll collaborate with engineers, researchers, and designers to translate product needs into intuitive, reliable AI-powered experiences. You'll also play a key role in shaping how AI is used across our stack - from prompt design to system integration - while staying up to date on emerging AI capabilities. Examples of what you could do: Implement and integrate AI functionality into key product features Craft and iterate on prompts to improve LLM reliability and usefulness Build AI-powered flows that feel intuitive and responsive to developers Evaluate and test AI outputs to ensure performance and accuracy Work alongside engineers to deliver robust, production-grade code Stay current with LLM tools, APIs, and best practices

Requirements

• Strong coding skills in one or more of: Python, Go, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, or Java
• Experience with API integrations and service-oriented architectures
• Familiarity with prompt engineering for LLMs (e.g. OpenAI, Claude, Gemini)
• Ability to evaluate and optimize AI outputs for reliability and quality
• Strong problem-solving instincts and attention to detail
• Collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn

Nice To Haves

• Experience building product features that incorporate LLMs
• Understanding of best practices for AI reliability and safety
• Background in frontend development or UX-oriented implementation
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (especially GCP)
• Basic understanding of LLM behavior, strengths, and limitations

Responsibilities

• Deliver reliable, high-quality AI-powered product experiences
• Translate product needs into technical AI implementations
• Tune and test prompts for real-world use cases and developer workflows
• Collaborate closely with engineers and researchers
• Contribute across frontend, backend, and integration layers

Benefits

• Flexible work hours
• Competitive salary & Equity
• Tools Stipend
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Unlimited Paid Time Off + Holidays. We focus on trust and ownership, not time in the chair
• Numerous company social events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees