Senior AI Engineer - AI Platform

ClickUp; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ClickUp is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to develop and manage the core AI platform and apply LLMs for intelligent features across the product. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing scalable AI infrastructures, a strong background in backend engineering, and expertise in cloud-native technologies, including Kubernetes and Docker. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize AI capabilities, ensuring high reliability and performance in production environments. ClickUp offers a supportive workplace fostering innovation and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a production environment.
• Proven track record of user-facing AI solutions.
• Strong understanding of operational requirements for LLMs.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement scalable AI platform services.
• Build and maintain APIs for AI-powered features.
• Drive adoption of best practices in AI privacy and compliance.

Skills

Designing and building scalable AI/ML platforms

Applying LLMs and AI models

Deep expertise in backend engineering

Proficiency in orchestration frameworks

Strong programming skills in Python

Addressing AI privacy and security challenges

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior AI Engineer – AI Platform to join our ClickUp Engineering team. In this role, you will play a critical part in both building the core AI platform and directly applying large language models (LLMs) to deliver intelligent features across ClickUp. You will focus on backend systems that enable scalable, reliable, and secure AI-powered capabilities, while also working hands‑on with LLMs to solve real user problems and drive product innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement scalable AI platform services that support the deployment, orchestration, and lifecycle management of LLMs and other AI models.
• Apply LLMs and other AI technologies directly to build and enhance ClickUp’s intelligent features, working closely with product and engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions.
• Build and maintain robust APIs and backend systems that enable seamless integration of AI‑powered features into ClickUp’s core platform.
• Develop infrastructure for model serving, monitoring, logging, and automated evaluation to ensure high reliability and performance of AI services in production.
• Integrate with multiple LLM providers (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Google) and manage model selection, routing, and fallback strategies for optimal performance and cost.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in AI privacy, security, and compliance, including data anonymization, secure data handling, and regulatory adherence.
• Optimize platform performance, scalability, and cost‑efficiency, leveraging cloud‑native technologies and distributed systems.
• Stay current with advancements in AI infrastructure, MLOps, and LLM applications, and proactively incorporate relevant innovations into ClickUp’s AI platform.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with product, frontend, and data teams to deliver seamless, reliable, and user‑centric AI experiences.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing and building scalable AI/ML platforms or infrastructure in a production environment.
• Proven track record of applying LLMs and AI models to real‑world product features and user‑facing solutions.
• Deep expertise in backend engineering, distributed systems, and cloud‑native technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Proven experience integrating and managing multiple LLMs and AI models, with a strong understanding of their operational requirements and limitations.
• Proficiency in orchestration frameworks and workflow engines (e.g., LangGraph, Airflow, Kubeflow, Ray, or similar).
• Strong programming skills in Python, Go, TypeScript or similar languages used for backend and AI platform development.
• Experience with MLOps best practices, including model deployment, monitoring, logging, and automated evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to address AI privacy and security challenges, including data anonymization and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Familiarity with search technologies and their integration into AI‑driven applications.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a track record of working effectively in cross‑functional teams.
• Passion for staying at the forefront of AI infrastructure and applying new technologies to solve real‑world problems at scale.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ClickUp is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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