Automat
Applied AI Engineer
San Francisco. Posted 18 months ago
The role
You will research and deploy real-world applications of cutting-edge AI models. You will design and implement solutions for internal tools and customer-facing products.
What you will do
- Collaborate with product and engineering to understand customer challenges
- Research and deploy real-world applications of cutting-edge AI models
- Design and implement impactful solutions across internal tools and customer-facing products
- Influence engineering practices, shape product direction, and contribute to company culture
Required qualifications
- Strong understanding of ML & AI best practices
- Proficiency in Python and Typescript
- Experience working with LLM APIs (e.g. OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, etc.)
- Knowledge of LLM frameworks like Vercel AI SDK
- Experience building with frameworks like Next.js and working with REST APIs
- Familiarity with “computer-use” models (e.g. Operator, Computer Use, Browser Use)
- Experience using AI tools effectively (e.g. Cursor, Windsurf, lovable, etc.)
- Ability to rapidly prototype and iterate on ideas
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and wearing multiple hats
- Passion for creating intuitive, user-friendly experiences
- A proactive mindset and a bias toward action
About the company
Automat was founded by a diverse group of creative technologists from teams like Google Creative Lab and Samsung’s Innovation Think Tank. They are building a future where intelligent agents run real business operations.