Senior AI & Automation Engineer

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 133,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Equity participation

Comprehensive benefits

Diversity and inclusion

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior AI & Automation Engineer to shape AI-enabled solutions, modernize PHP/Laravel apps, and raise engineering standards for reliability and security. This remote role targets US-based candidates and emphasizes governance, secure delivery, and measurable business value.

You will partner with IT, security, and business stakeholders to identify practical AI use cases, build scalable platforms, and drive incident-ready automation across enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years in software, automation, or IT platform engineering.
• Proven ability to design, deliver, and operate secure solutions in an enterprise environment.
• Hands-on experience with web applications, APIs, integrations, and automations.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, webhooks, OAuth/OIDC, and secure application practices.
• Experience with enterprise AI platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, operate, and improve AI-enabled solutions and custom applications.
• Administer enterprise AI platforms and define use cases and governance.
• Evaluate emerging AI capabilities for business value and compliance.
• Maintain and modernize existing PHP/Laravel applications.
• Develop secure and testable automations using various tools and languages.
• Automate Corporate IT processes in collaboration with security and IT support.
• Establish engineering standards for code management and incident response.

Skills

Programming language

REST APIs

Webhooks

OAuth/OIDC

Security best practices

AI platforms

Web apps

Education

Degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

PHP/Laravel

Enterprise AI platforms

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior AI & Automation Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space. This role will help shape and deliver AI-enabled solutions, custom applications, and secure automation capabilities that improve how internal teams work. The ideal candidate will partner closely with IT, security, and business stakeholders to identify practical AI use cases, establish governance, and turn emerging technology into measurable business value. In addition to building new solutions, this engineer will help modernize existing web applications and strengthen engineering standards for reliability, incident response, and secure delivery.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $132,500 – $161,715 annually

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, operate, and improve AI-enabled solutions and custom applications
• Administer enterprise AI platforms and define use cases and governance
• Evaluate emerging AI capabilities for business value and compliance
• Maintain and modernize existing PHP/Laravel applications
• Develop secure and testable automations using various tools and languages
• Automate Corporate IT processes in collaboration with security and IT support
• Establish engineering standards for code management and incident response

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience
• 6+ years in software, automation, or IT platform engineering
• Proven ability to design, deliver, and operate secure solutions in an enterprise environment
• Hands-on experience with web applications, APIs, integrations, and automations
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language
• Knowledge of REST APIs, webhooks, OAuth/OIDC, and secure application practices
• Experience with enterprise AI platforms preferred

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in hiring
• Opportunities for equity participation
• Access to comprehensive benefits and perks
• Supportive company culture that values community and collaboration

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.