AI engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Fertility support

Wellness stipend

Learning stipend

Company stock options

401k plan

Job summary

writer.com is looking for an AI Engineer in New York to develop scalable AI applications that enhance enterprise productivity. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, focusing on deploying intelligent agents and maintaining high standards of responsible AI.

Required qualifications include 5+ years of experience, proficiency in Python, and expertise in AI frameworks like TensorFlow. This role offers generous benefits and competitive compensation packages.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in machine learning or AI systems.
• Proficient in Python with AI/ML frameworks.
• Strong foundation in machine learning and NLP.
• Experience with cloud platforms and MLOps tools.
• Ability to write clean and efficient code.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy AI applications in production.
• Drive the development of intelligent agents.
• Collaborate with research and product teams.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies.
• Champion responsible AI practices.

Skills

Machine learning systems

AI application development

Python

Deep learning

Natural language processing

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Collaboration

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

JAX

MLOps tools

Job description

About the role

As an AI engineer at WRITER, you'll be at the forefront of shaping how enterprises harness superintelligence. This is not just about theory; you will be building tangible AI solutions that power the future of work for hundreds of the world's leading companies. Your work will directly impact the performance, scalability, and ethical alignment of our cutting‑edge LLMs and AI agents, enabling businesses to unlock unprecedented levels of productivity and innovation with AI that is truly grounded in their data.

This role can be hybrid in our San Francisco or New York City hubs. You will report to the head of AI engineering.

What you do

• Architect, develop, and deploy high‑performance, scalable AI applications into production environments, ensuring robust integrations with our end‑to‑end platform.
• Drive the development of intelligent agents and AI‑powered features, translating complex research into practical, impactful solutions for our customers.
• Collaborate closely with research scientists, data scientists, and product managers to define technical requirements and deliver features that address critical business needs.
• Contribute to the research and evaluation of emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and tools to maintain WRITER’s leadership in the enterprise generative AI space.
• Champion responsible AI practices, including bias detection, explainability, and safety alignment, making sure our AI is trustworthy and ethical.

What you need

• 5+ years of professional experience building and deploying machine learning or AI systems in a production environment.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with relevant AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.
• A strong foundation in machine learning principles, deep learning architectures, and natural language processing, particularly with large language models.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and MLOps tools for managing the AI lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to write clean, efficient, and well‑tested code for scalable software systems.
• Exceptional problem‑solving skills and a passion for tackling complex technical challenges with creative AI solutions.
• You connect by collaborating seamlessly across diverse teams, challenge the status quo to innovate, and own your projects with a commitment to impact and excellence.

Benefits & perks (US Full‑time employees)

• Generous PTO, plus company holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Paid parental leave for all parents (16 weeks)
• Fertility and family planning support
• Early‑detection cancer testing through Galleri
• Flexible spending account and dependent FSA options
• Health savings account for eligible plans with company contribution
• Annual work‑life stipends for:
  • Wellness stipend for gym, massage/chiropractor, personal training, etc.
  • Learning and development stipend
• Company‑wide off‑sites and team off‑sites
• Competitive compensation, company stock options and 401k

WRITER is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Under the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.