Senior AI Engineer - AI Platform

Sokoni Kwetu Limited; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ClickUp is seeking a Senior AI Engineer – AI Platform to design and operate scalable AI infrastructure, focusing on back-end systems and LLM integration.

You will work with product and engineering teams to deploy AI-powered features, ensure security and regulatory compliance, and optimize cost using cloud-native technologies. This role involves hands-on work with multiple LLM providers and guiding best practices.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing and building scalable AI/ML platforms in production.
• Proven track record applying LLMs to real-world features and user-facing solutions.
• Deep expertise in backend engineering, distributed systems, and cloud-native technologies.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable AI platform services for LLM deployment and lifecycle management.
• Apply LLMs to build intelligent features for ClickUp.
• Build robust APIs and backend systems for seamless AI features.
• Develop infrastructure for model serving, monitoring, logging, and evaluation.
• Integrate with multiple LLM providers and manage routing/fallbacks.
• Ensure AI privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Optimize platform performance, scalability, and cost.
• Collaborate with product, frontend, and data teams.

Skills

Backend engineering

Distributed systems

Cloud-native

Python

Go

TypeScript

LLMs

MLOps

Data privacy

Collaboration

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

At ClickUp, we're building the future of work: the first truly converged AI workspace unifying tasks, docs, chat, calendar, and enterprise search, all supercharged by context-driven AI. We are an AI-native company. Every team member is expected to leverage AI daily, and we evaluate AI fluency as part of our hiring process. Join us and help redefine what's possible.

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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