Staff AI Engineer - AI Product

Devconnectplatform; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ClickUp is seeking a Staff AI Engineer – AI Product to lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-powered features across the product. You will work with product, design, and engineering to translate user needs into scalable, production-ready AI solutions, integrating multiple LLMs for context-aware experiences.

The role requires deep expertise in LLMs, AI models, and production-grade AI systems, plus a track record of mentoring engineers and delivering measurable business impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building and shipping AI-powered features or products in production.
• Deep understanding of LLMs and AI models, including strengths, limitations, and integration strategies.
• Experience orchestrating multiple AI models to deliver cohesive user experiences.
• Experience developing evaluation frameworks and metrics for AI features, focusing on user impact and business value.
• Familiarity with AI privacy, security, and compliance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-powered features and products that impact ClickUp users.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to identify AI-driven opportunities and translate needs into technical solutions.
• Integrate and orchestrate multiple LLMs and AI models for context-aware, personalized experiences.
• Prototype, test, and iterate on new AI features using user feedback and data.
• Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance of AI-powered features in production.
• Stay at the forefront of AI research and product trends, incorporating advancements into the product roadmap.
• Mentor engineers in best practices for building AI-powered products.

Skills

Backend engineering

Full-stack development

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

LLMs

AI integration

System design

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Elasticsearch

Observability/Logging

Job description

## DescriptionAt 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 highly skilled Staff AI Engineer – AI Product to join our ClickUp Engineering team. In this role, you will drive the development of intelligent, user-facing features that leverage the latest advancements in AI and large language models (LLMs). You will work closely with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver seamless, impactful AI-powered experiences that delight our users and differentiate ClickUp in the productivity space. This is a product-focused engineering role requiring deep expertise in AI, LLMs, and building scalable, production-ready applications.Key Responsibilities:-Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-powered features and products that directly impact ClickUp users.-Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to identify opportunities for AI-driven innovation and translate user needs into technical solutions.-Integrate and orchestrate multiple LLMs and AI models to deliver robust, context-aware, and personalized user experiences.-Prototype, test, and iterate on new AI features, leveraging user feedback and data to drive continuous improvement.-Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of AI-powered features in production environments.-Stay at the forefront of AI research and product trends, incorporating the latest advancements into ClickUp’s product roadmap.-Address AI privacy, security, and compliance challenges, ensuring responsible and ethical use of AI in user-facing applications.-Mentor and guide other engineers in best practices for building AI-powered products.Qualifications:-Proven experience building and shipping AI-powered features or products in a production environment.-Deep understanding of LLMs and AI models, including their strengths, limitations, and integration strategies.-Experience working with orchestration frameworks and integrating multiple AI models to deliver cohesive user experiences.-Experience developing evaluation frameworks and metrics for AI features, with a focus on user impact and business value.-Familiarity with AI privacy, security, and compliance best practices.-5+ years of backend and/or full-stack engineering experience, with proficiency in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar languages.-5+ years of experience with PostgresDB, MySQL, or other related DBs.-5+ years of experience with Elasticsearch or other related technologies.-Experience setting up production-ready observability and logging.-Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and translate product requirements into technical solutions.-Passion for staying updated with the latest AI research and applying it to solve real-world user problems.-Excellent communication and mentorship skills, with a track record of influencing product direction and engineering best practices.