Senior AI Engineer

Topline Pro; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Coverage

Unlimited vacation

401(k) plan

Company-paid Wellhub membership

Dinner covered with Uber Eats

Job summary

Topline Pro in Boston is hiring a Senior AI Engineer with over 5 years of experience to develop AI-powered assistants and support real-time interactions. The ideal candidate is proficient in Python and familiar with tools like Django and React. The role offers significant responsibility, full medical coverage, unlimited vacation, and more, fostering an inclusive workplace while encouraging diverse candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AI, ML, or NLP-related engineering roles.
• Real-world experience with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG).
• Hands-on experience deploying AI-powered applications.

Responsibilities

• Build AI-powered assistants using cutting-edge technologies.
• Develop infrastructure to support real-time AI interactions.
• Prototype new AI applications and refine based on user feedback.

Skills

AI, ML, or NLP experience

Proficiency in Python

Experience with OpenAI and Anthropic APIs

Experience in Agile Scrum

Problem-solving instincts

Tools

Django

React

PostgreSQL

Pydantic AI

LangChain/LangGraph

Job description

About the Role

We're hiring a Senior AI Engineer to join the team here in Boston. This is an opportunity to have a significant impact on the product. Come help us scale to the next level!

You will have the opportunity to make a huge impact on a small yet growing team and culture. In this role, you will work directly on a cross-functional engineering team, reporting to the VP of Engineering.

What you'll do

• Build AI Agent and Chat Capabilities – Develop AI-powered assistants using cutting‑edge technologies and tooling that help our customers run their small businesses

• Deploy & Scale AI Features – Build infrastructure and pipelines to support real‑time AI interactions in a production environment

• Experiment & Iterate – Prototype new AI applications, evaluate their performance, and continuously refine them based on user feedback

• Partner with engineering and product leaders – Contribute strategically and play a key role in the product development process

What we're looking for

• 5+ years of experience in AI, ML, or NLP‑related engineering roles

• Proficiency in Python, with preferred experience in Django, React, and PostgreSQL

• Real-world experience with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and similar practices, including vector embeddings and vector databases

• Hands‑on experience with OpenAI and Anthropic APIs

• Familiarity with LLMs and NLP techniques, including prompt engineering, fine‑tuning, and evaluation

• Experience with coded agentic frameworks such as Pydantic AI, LangChain/LangGraph, or similar

• Experience with end‑to‑end MLOps practices: monitoring, deployment, and evaluation

• Experience deploying AI‑powered applications in production environments (e.g., cloud‑based APIs, real‑time processing)

• Experience working on an empowered team with Product and Design as equal counterparts

• Experience in an Agile Scrum environment

What you bring

• Sharp problem‑solving instincts, especially in fast‑moving, ambiguous situations

• Confidence to make decisions with best‑available rather than perfect information

• A drive to understand why your systems behave the way they do, not just that they work, but how

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A team‑first mentality and a love of learning

• Low ego, high energy

What we offer

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Coverage

• Computer and workspace enhancements

• 401(k) plan (non‑matching)

• Unlimited vacation, 9 company holidays including election day, and 1 personal volunteer day a year

• Company‑paid Wellhub membership for fitness and wellness

• Dinner covered with Uber Eats + a stocked kitchen to keep you fuele

• Opportunity to take on significant responsibility and ownership in scaling a product that can change the lives of home service pros

Topline Pro is committed to building an inclusive workplace and assembling a team from diverse backgrounds. We ensure that individuals with disabilities receive reasonable accommodation throughout the application and interview process. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented candidates and those from nontraditional backgrounds.