Firstup
Firstup6d ago

Sr. AI Automation Engineer

United StatesUnited StatesRemoteFull-timesenior
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Overview

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,

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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?


Position Overview
 
We are hiring a Sr. AI Automation Engineer to transform how work gets done at Firstup by eliminating manual processes and increasing operational throughput using AI-driven systems. This role focuses on building and deploying automation pipelines, AI agents, and internal tools that deliver measurable business impact and scalable efficiency.
  • 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

  • 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

  • Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    United States
    Remote within one country
    Who can apply
    US

    Listing Details

    Posted
    April 30, 2026
    First seen
    May 1, 2026
    Last seen
    May 7, 2026

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    Firstup is fundamentally changing how organizations communicate and is the backbone of the entire Digital Employee Experience.

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    Founded
    2008
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