Embedded AI Analyst: Automate Real-World Workflows

Makai Labs; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Makai Labs, a Boston-area AI solutions company, seeks an early-career Forward Deployed AI Analyst. You will train with engineering, product, and client teams, then embed in client engagements to identify automatable workflows and build AI agents that handle them.

This is an early-career role focused on hands-on discovery, prototyping, and measuring ROI. Remote-friendly with ET overlap, occasional travel, and January 2027 start timing.

Qualifications

• Early-career role with potential to grow into AI engineering, product, or implementation tracks.
• Ownership demonstrated in projects, startups, or internships.
• Strong ability to learn from SMEs, document workflows, and translate into automated solutions.

Responsibilities

• Shadow client projects, map workflows, and identify automation opportunities.
• Draft specifications and build prototypes on Makai's platform.
• Collaborate with client teams and Makai engineers to rollout solutions and measure ROI.
• Adapt to different engagements and iterate based on feedback.
• Support career development toward AI engineering, product, or engagement leadership.

Skills

Python

SQL

JavaScript

APIs

Workflow automation

Prompt design

LLMs

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

Makai Labs, a Boston-area AI solutions company, seeks an early-career Forward Deployed AI Analyst. You will train with engineering, product, and client teams, then embed in client engagements to identify automatable workflows and build AI agents that handle them.

This is an early-career role focused on hands-on discovery, prototyping, and measuring ROI. Remote-friendly with ET overlap, occasional travel, and January 2027 start timing.