AI Operations Engineer

Nextiva; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible time off

Job summary

Nextiva is seeking an AI Engineer for its Scottsdale, AZ headquarters to build, ship, and maintain AI-powered tools that transform internal workflows. This hands-on role focuses on turning ideas into production-ready systems, spanning from prototypes to scalable deployments.

You will work across the full stack, integrating AI tools with business systems and guiding engineering decisions within the AI Operations team.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build, ship, and scale production AI-powered applications.
• Strong Python skills and experience with FastAPI.
• Experience mapping and re-engineering business processes, with automation focus.
• Leadership in mentoring or technical hiring.
• Excellent communication and documentation; collaboration with stakeholders.
• Security-first mindset and data governance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design, development, and deployment of internal AI-powered applications (tools, workflows, agents).
• Identify, scope, and re-engineer business processes where AI can remove manual effort and improve outcomes.
• Architect and build integration frameworks and Python-based orchestration that connect AI tools to business systems.
• Work with IT, Security, and DevOps to ensure safe and scalable deployment practices.
• Own delivery within the tiered build model (no-code < 1 day, low-code < 5 days, custom < 4 weeks) and maintain development velocity targets.
• Define technical standards, documentation, and best practices for reliability, quality, and observability.
• Contribute to internal enablement programs to drive company-wide AI adoption.

Skills

Python (FastAPI)

React

Automation & Process Re-engineering

Mentoring/Technical Hiring

Documentation & Communication

Security-first Mindset

Tools

Docker

Gunicorn

Nginx

GitHub Actions

GCP / Cloud

Job description

Redefine the future of customer experiences. One conversation at a time.

At Nextiva, we’re reimagining how businesses connect, bringing together customer experience and team collaboration on a single, conversation‑centric platform. Powered by AI, driven by human innovation.

Our culture is forward thinking, customer obsessed and built on the belief that meaningful connections drive better business outcomes. Whether it’s through our signature Amazing Service, the technology we create, or the experiences we cultivate, connection is at the core of who we are.

If you’re ready to collaborate with incredible people, make an impact, and help businesses everywhere deliver truly amazing experiences, this is where you belong.

Location: This is an onsite role based at Nextiva’s Scottsdale headquarters (9451 E.Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256). Working together onsite strengthens how we operate, enabling faster decisions, clearer communication, and stronger execution.

In‑Office Expectation: This role is expected to work onsite five days per week, supporting a highly collaborative, in‑person team environment.

As an AI Engineer on Nextiva’s AI Operations team within Corporate Strategy, you’ll build, ship, and maintain AI‑powered tools that change how the business operates. This is a hands‑on role focused on turning ideas into working systems, from prototypes to production.

You’ll work across the full stack, building internal AI tools and integration pipelines that connect directly to business workflows — and redesigning those workflows around what AI makes possible. You’ll help shape Nextiva’s internal AI platform and drive measurable improvements in how teams operate.

Top 3 Outcomes (first 12 months)

1. Build and deploy AI‑powered applications that accelerate workflows and improve internal velocity across departments.
2. Re‑engineer core business processes — not by layering AI onto existing workflows, but by restructuring how work gets done to improve efficiency and operating leverage.
3. Serve as a technical leader within AI Operations, mentoring interns, guiding architectural decisions, and leading technical interviews for team growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end design, development, and deployment of internal AI‑powered applications (tools, workflows, agents).
• Identify, scope, and re‑engineer business processes where AI can remove manual effort and improve outcomes.
• Architect and build integration frameworks and Python‑based orchestration that connect AI tools to business systems.
• Work with IT, Security, and DevOps to ensure safe and scalable deployment practices.
• Own delivery within the tiered build model (no‑code < 1 day, low‑code < 5 days, custom < 4 weeks) and maintain development velocity targets.
• Define technical standards, documentation, and best practices for reliability, quality, and observability.
• Contribute to internal enablement programs to drive company‑wide AI adoption.

Requirements

Must‑have

• Proven ability to build, ship, and scale production AI‑powered applications.
• Strong Python skills and experience with frameworks like FastAPI.
• Experience mapping and re‑engineering business processes, with a focus on automation and measurable efficiency gains.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring or technical hiring.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; ability to collaborate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Security‑first mindset and experience managing data access/governance.

Preferred

• Experience in enterprise SaaS or high‑growth tech environments.
• Experience with internal tool development and rapid prototyping.
• Understanding of Salesforce, productivity workflows, or revenue operations.

Tools & Tech Stack

• Languages & Frameworks: Python (FastAPI), TypeScript (React)
• Infrastructure: Docker, Gunicorn, Nginx, GitHub Actions, GCP, CI/CD, internal API frameworks.

Nextiva DNA (Core Competencies)

Nextiva’s most successful team members share common traits and behaviors:

• Drives Results: Action‑oriented problem solvers who quickly bring clarity and simplicity to ambiguity, challenge the status quo, and lead meaningful change.
• Critical Thinker: Data‑driven, forward‑thinking individuals who identify key drivers, anticipate risks, and deliver clear recommendations.
• Right Attitude: Collaborative, competitive, and resilient team players who solve tough problems, learn from setbacks, and foster a culture of service, respect, and care for customers and teammates.

Total Rewards

Our Total Rewards offerings are designed to allow Nexties to take care of themselves and their families so they can be their best, in and out of the office.

Our compensation packages are tailored to each role and candidate's qualifications. We consider a wide range of factors, including skills, experience, training, and certifications, when determining compensation. We aim to offer competitive salaries or wages that reflect the value you bring to our team. Depending on the position, compensation may include base salary and/or hourly wages, incentives, or bonuses.

• Health: Multiple health plan options to suit your needs, including medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine coverage.
• Insurance: Life, disability, and supplemental indemnity plans.
• Work‑Life Balance: Flexible time off for salaried employees, PTO for hourly employees, paid sick time, paid parental bonding leave, and holiday pay.
• Financial Security: 401(k) with company match, health savings accounts with company contributions, dependent care FSA.
• Wellness: Employee assistance program (EAP) and comprehensive wellness initiatives.
• Growth: Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities and career advancement.

At Nextiva, we’re committed to supporting our employees’ health, well‑being, and professional growth. Join us and build a rewarding career!

Nextiva is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Nextiva participates in the E‑Verify Program where and as required by law. For additional information about E‑Verify visit USCIS.