Staff AI Engineer - AI Platform

Georgian Partners; Canada; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join ClickUp as a Staff AI Engineer and contribute to building a next-generation AI platform. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in backend systems and LLMs to enhance the product's intelligent capabilities. Located remotely, you'll collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation and ensure high performance of AI services while embracing a values-driven culture focused on growth and merit.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience building scalable AI/ML platforms in production.
• Track record of applying LLMs to real-world solutions.
• Deep expertise in distributed systems and backend engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable AI platform services.
• Integrate LLMs for enhancing product features.
• Drive best practices in AI privacy and security.

Skills

Python

Backend Engineering

Cloud-native technologies

MLOps best practices

Collaboration

Education

Experience in designing scalable AI/ML platforms

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

Docker

Job description

ClickUp is the world’s only all-in-one productivity platform that flexes to the way people want to work. It replaces all individual workplace productivity tools with a single, unified platform that includes project management, document collaboration, whiteboards, spreadsheets, and AI. With our headquarters based in San Diego and a rapidly expanding global presence, we are shaping the future of work. Join our team at ClickUp, one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies worldwide, and help millions of users be more productive - saving them at least one day every week.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff AI Engineer – AI Platform to join our ClickUp Engineering team. In this role, you will play a critical part in both building the core AI platform and directly applying large language models (LLMs) to deliver intelligent features across ClickUp. You will focus on backend systems that enable scalable, reliable, and secure AI-powered capabilities, while also working hands-on with LLMs to solve real user problems and drive product innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and implement scalable AI platform services that support the deployment, orchestration, and lifecycle management of LLMs and other AI models.
• Apply LLMs and other AI technologies directly to build and enhance ClickUp’s intelligent features, working closely with product and engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions.
• Build and maintain robust APIs and backend systems that enable seamless integration of AI-powered features into ClickUp’s core platform.
• Develop infrastructure for model serving, monitoring, logging, and automated evaluation to ensure high reliability and performance of AI services in production.
• Integrate with multiple LLM providers (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Google) and manage model selection, routing, and fallback strategies for optimal performance and cost.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in AI privacy, security, and compliance, including data anonymization, secure data handling, and regulatory adherence.
• Optimize platform performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency, leveraging cloud-native technologies and distributed systems.
• Stay current with advancements in AI infrastructure, MLOps, and LLM applications, and proactively incorporate relevant innovations into ClickUp’s AI platform.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, frontend, and data teams to deliver seamless, reliable, and user-centric AI experiences.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience designing and building scalable AI/ML platforms or infrastructure in a production environment.
• Proven track record of applying LLMs and AI models to real-world product features and user-facing solutions.
• Deep expertise in backend engineering, distributed systems, and cloud-native technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Proven experience integrating and managing multiple LLMs and AI models, with a strong understanding of their operational requirements and limitations.
• Proficiency in orchestration frameworks and workflow engines (e.g., LangGraph, Airflow, Kubeflow, Ray, or similar).
• Strong programming skills in Python, Go, TypeScript or similar languages used for backend and AI platform development.
• Experience with MLOps best practices, including model deployment, monitoring, logging, and automated evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to address AI privacy and security challenges, including data anonymization and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Familiarity with search technologies and their integration into AI-driven applications.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Passion for staying at the forefront of AI infrastructure and applying new technologies to solve real-world problems at scale.
  
  

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Unsure if you meet all the qualifications of this job description but are deeply excited about the role? We hire based on ambition, grit, and a passion for improving the way people work. If you think ClickUp is the company for you, we encourage you to apply!

ClickUp was founded on a culture of hard work, consistent growth, and a desire to break norms. We’re a values-driven company and hire based on ambition, merit, and a willingness to do what it takes to succeed. We don’t care where you’re from, what you look like, or who you’re in a relationship with—we hire the best people for the job, and create an environment that supports employees on their journey to do the most exciting work of their lives! ClickUp is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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