AI engineer

Hire With Near; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Paid time off

US holidays observed

Flexible hours

Paid sick leave

High ownership role

Job summary

Near connects top talent in Latin America with exciting remote opportunities at U.S.-based companies. We are hiring an Applied AI & Analytics Specialist to own how the company builds and uses AI-powered workflows, including Claude projects, Skills, and data integrations with BigQuery and advertising data platforms.

You will build and test reusable AI workflows, validate outputs, and partner with IT on security and access.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building AI workflows used by others.
• Software development background with GitHub experience.
• Experience using LLMs beyond prompt writing.
• Familiarity with Claude or similar LLM platforms.
• Understanding of APIs, connectors, and how tools connect to business data.
• Ability to test outputs and troubleshoot workflows.
• Strong data security and confidentiality judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to document workflows for non-technical users.
• Ability to work independently and with distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Own AI-powered workflows and data integrations end-to-end.
• Improve Claude integrations with data sources and tools.
• Build, test, and maintain reusable Skills and MCPs.
• Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy before use.
• Document workflows and train teams to use AI tools effectively.

Skills

AI workflows

Software dev

GitHub

Claude LLM

APIs

Connectors

Data security

Documentation

Independent work

Tools

GitHub

BigQuery

Python

SQL

Job description

At Near, we connect top talent in Latin America with exciting remote opportunities at U.S.-based companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders.

About the Company:

Our client is a U.S.-based e-commerce management agency helping well-known consumer brands manage and grow their online marketplace businesses across Amazon, Walmart, and Target. They support brands across apparel, footwear, beauty, skincare, and consumer goods. The company already uses AI tools connected to business systems and data sources and is now looking for someone to improve these workflows and help teams use AI more effectively.

About the Role:

We're hiring an Applied AI & Analytics Specialist to take ownership of how the company builds and uses AI-powered workflows. You'll work with an existing AI setup, improving Claude integrations with tools and data sources such as BigQuery and advertising data platforms. You'll build and test reusable Skills, workflows, MCPs, and connectors while helping teams access reliable information from the right sources. This is an individual contributor role focused on AI use cases and workflows, working closely with the IT Operations Manager on platform access and security.

What You'll Do:

• Manage and improve Claude Projects, Skills, automations, MCPs, connectors, and plugins.
• Build, test, and maintain reliable AI workflows for internal teams.
• Evaluate new Skills and integrations before deployment, coordinating with IT on security and permissions.
• Determine which connected data source should be used for different business questions.
• Troubleshoot workflows, integrations, and data connections as requirements change.
• Document workflows and help colleagues adopt and use AI tools effectively.
• Partner with internal teams to identify practical AI and analytics opportunities.
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs and validate their accuracy before they are used.

Must-Have Requirements:

• Hands-on experience building AI workflows, tools, or integrations that have been used by others.
• Software development foundation with confidence working with code, GitHub, and repositories.
• Practical experience using LLMs to build solutions beyond basic prompt writing.
• Familiarity with Claude or comparable LLM platforms, including Projects, Skills, reusable workflows, or integrations.
• Understanding of APIs, connectors, or MCPs and how they connect tools to business data.
• Ability to test outputs, investigate errors, and assess workflow reliability.
• Sound judgment around data access, security, and client confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills and ability to document technical workflows for non-technical users.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a distributed team.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Gemini.
• Experience with SQL, Python, BigQuery, or BI/reporting tools.
• Experience rolling out AI tools to teams or training colleagues.
• Experience reviewing third-party Skills, extensions, or integrations before deployment.
• Familiarity with e-commerce, marketplace, or advertising data.
• Experience with Trellis Qore or similar marketplace reporting platforms.
• Compensation: $3,000 - 3,500 per month (If your expectations are higher and you're a great fit, we can negotiate)
• Approximately 2 weeks of paid time off.
• U.S. public holidays, with flexibility for important local holidays.
• Paid sick leave.
• Flexible working hours with significant overlap with the U.S. business day.
• Individual contributor role with high ownership over AI adoption and workflow development.