AI Developer

thelab; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

thelab is seeking an AI Developer to design, build, and optimize AI-powered tools and workflows that enhance creative production. You will work with production teams, engineers, creatives, and AI specialists to transform business challenges into scalable AI solutions for efficiency, quality, and innovation.

Responsibilities include designing AI-powered apps, building automation workflows, integrating LLMs and ML technologies, developing APIs, and collaborating across departments to identify

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or equivalent experience.
• Strong programming experience with Python.
• Experience building applications using modern AI frameworks and APIs.
• Experience working with REST APIs and cloud services.
• Understanding of machine learning concepts and prompt engineering.
• Experience with version control (Git).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI-powered applications, services, and internal tools.
• Build scalable automation workflows that improve creative and production processes.
• Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs), computer vision, generative AI, and machine learning technologies into existing production pipelines.
• Develop APIs and backend services that connect AI solutions with internal systems.
• Collaborate with creative, production, CGI, VFX, and technology teams to identify automation opportunities.
• Optimize AI models for speed, accuracy, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Build reusable components and internal frameworks that accelerate AI development.
• Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve system performance.
• Maintain documentation for AI tools, workflows, and technical implementations.
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies and recommend innovative applications that enhance Wellcom HOME.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

SQL

REST APIs

Prompt Engineering

Machine Learning basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or equivalent experience

Tools

Git

Docker

CI/CD

LangChain

LangGraph

LlamaIndex

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

Position Summary:

As an AI Developer, you will design, build, and optimize AI-powered tools, automations, and workflows that enhance creative production across Wellcom HOME. Working closely with production teams, engineers, creatives, and AI specialists, you'll transform business challenges into scalable AI solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and innovation.

This role combines software development, AI integration, and workflow automation to create production-ready systems that support content creation, asset management, CGI, VFX, and marketing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop AI-powered applications, services, and internal tools.
• Build scalable automation workflows that improve creative and production processes.
• Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs), computer vision, generative AI, and machine learning technologies into existing production pipelines.
• Develop APIs and backend services that connect AI solutions with internal systems.
• Collaborate with creative, production, CGI, VFX, and technology teams to identify automation opportunities.
• Optimize AI models for speed, accuracy, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Build reusable components and internal frameworks that accelerate AI development.
• Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve system performance.
• Maintain documentation for AI tools, workflows, and technical implementations.
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies and recommend innovative applications that enhance Wellcom HOME.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or equivalent experience.
• Strong programming experience with Python.
• Experience building applications using modern AI frameworks and APIs.
• Experience working with REST APIs and cloud services.
• Understanding of machine learning concepts and prompt engineering.
• Experience with version control (Git).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Generative AI platforms (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, etc.).
• Experience using LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, or similar AI orchestration frameworks.
• Experience deploying AI applications to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized deployments.
• Knowledge of vector databases and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
• Experience integrating AI into production, marketing, media, or creative workflows.
• Experience with image, video, or 3D AI technologies.

Technical Skills:

Programming

• Python
• JavaScript / TypeScript
• SQL

AI & Machine Learning

• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Prompt Engineering
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
• AI Agents
• Machine Learning fundamentals

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
• Docker
• Git
• CI/CD

Development

• REST APIs
• Backend development
• Workflow automation
• Data integration

Success in This Role:

A successful AI Developer will:

• Build AI solutions that streamline production workflows.
• Improve operational efficiency through automation.
• Deliver reliable, scalable AI applications for internal teams.
• Collaborate effectively across creative, production, and engineering functions.
• Drive continuous innovation while maintaining security, quality, and performance standards.