verybigthings
Lead AI Engineer
United States
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
JavaScriptTypeScriptReactNext.jsNode.jsExpressSQLPostgreSQLVector DatabasesAWSGCPAzureTerraformCI/CDDevOpsLLMsLogisticsLeadershipAdaptability
About the role
- We're seeking an exceptional Lead AI Engineer to architect and build an internal workflow automation platform that will become a core customer offering, working directly with our CEO and leadership team while operating more like a technical founder than a traditional employee. This is a rare opportunity for someone who thrives on autonomy, moves fast, and
- isn't afraid to break things in pursuit of progress—you'll build the platform foundation, then deploy into enterprise customer environments to rapidly implement solutions enhanced with AI. This role demands strong ownership. You'll build the platform foundation, then deploy into customer organizations to understand their workflows and rapidly implement
Responsibilities
- This is a rare opportunity for someone who thrives on autonomy, moves fast, and isn't afraid to break things in pursuit of progress-you'll build the platform foundation, then deploy into enterprise customer environments to rapidly implement solutions enhanced with AI.
- You'll build the platform foundation, then deploy into customer organizations to understand their workflows and rapidly implement enterprise-grade solutions enhanced with AI.
- Design and build the core architecture for an enterprise workflow automation platform
- Create robust APIs, integrations, and workflow engines adaptable to diverse enterprise needs
- Rapidly prototype and build custom solutions tailored to each enterprise
- Iteratively integrate AI capabilities to enhance automation and drive value
- We value expert builders who are as strong with people as they are with code -clear communicators who set expectations, navigate ambiguity, and lead teams through challenges.
- Very Big Things is a generative‑AI consulting and implementation partner.
- We combine forward‑deployed engineers, product strategists, and researchers to ship bespoke AI systems that deliver measurable ROI for mid‑market and enterprise clients.
- We're AI‑native: we build, use, and continuously improve our own workflow tooling (e.g., AI Sprints across R&D → Production) to move from idea to business impact fast.
Skills
- Work autonomously with minimal oversight from CEO and leadership
- Make architectural decisions and push back constructively when needed
- Move fast, ship quickly, and iterate.
- Success comes through iteration, not upfront planning
- 🧬 What Makes You a Great Fit
- 2+ years building with Gen‑AI in real products.
- Expert with TypeScript/JavaScript and modern stacks (e.g., Next.js/React, Node/Nest/Express).
- Comfortable across data layers (Postgres/SQL, caches, vector stores).
- Solid grasp of security and compliance (authN/Z, RBAC/ABAC, audit, data residency, secrets, PII handling).
- Familiar with cloud + DevOps (Vercel/AWS/GCP/Azure), CI/CD, IaC (Terraform/Pulumi), and monitoring/observability.
Compensation
- Competitive compensation with performance upside.
Benefits
- Domain bonus (nice‑to‑have): retail, hospitality, logistics, healthcare/life sciences.
- We value curiosity, proactive learning, and ownership.
- 🎉 Perks & Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
Company info
- We're seeking an exceptional Lead AI Engineer to architect and build an internal workflow automation platform that will become a core customer offering, working directly with our CEO and leadership team while operating more like a technical founder than a traditional employee.
- 💙 Who We Are, What We Stand For
- We are remote-friendly with an East-coast heartbeat; client-onsite time varies by engagement.
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