Staff AI Engineer – AI Product

Jobicy; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ClickUp is seeking a Staff AI Engineer – AI Product to accelerate the delivery of AI-powered features across the ClickUp platform. You will own design, implementation, and deployment of scalable, user-facing AI capabilities, integrating multiple models and ensuring secure, privacy-conscious experiences.

You will work with product, design, and engineering teams to drive AI strategy, mentor engineers, and keep ClickUp ahead of AI trends in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience shipping AI-powered features or products in production.
• Deep understanding of LLMs and AI models and how to integrate them.
• Experience orchestrating multiple AI models to deliver cohesive experiences.
• Experience evaluating AI features with metrics tied to user impact and business value.
• Knowledge of AI privacy, security, and compliance best practices.
• 5+ years of backend/full-stack engineering with Python/TypeScript.
• 5+ years working with databases like PostgreSQL/MySQL.
• 5+ years of experience with Elasticsearch or similar tech.
• Experience setting up production observability and logging.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and ability to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Passion for staying updated with AI research and applying it to real-world problems.
• Excellent communication and mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-powered features and products for ClickUp users.
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering to translate user needs into technical solutions.
• Integrate and orchestrate multiple AI models to deliver context-aware experiences.
• Prototype, test, and iterate on AI features using user feedback and data.
• Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance of AI features in production.
• Stay at the forefront of AI research and apply it to product roadmaps.
• Address AI privacy, security, and compliance challenges in user-facing apps.
• Mentor engineers in best practices for building AI-powered products.

Skills

AI engineering

LLMs

Python

TypeScript

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

Observability

Mentorship

Cross-functional

Production systems

Education

B.S. in CS or related

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Airflow

Redis

Git

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 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.

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.

Privacy Notice

ClickUp collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. You can find further details by viewing our Global Candidate Privacy Notice.

If you are a Philippine Job Applicant, please also see our Philippine Data Privacy Notice for further details.

Visa Sponsorship

Please note we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for roles outside of engineering and product at this time. Sponsorship for engineering and product roles is not guaranteed, but is instead based on the business needs for that specific role at that time. Please reach out to the recruiter with any questions.

AI Processing Notice

ClickUp may use artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to help review and screen candidates’ employment applications against role-related criteria. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision‑making. If you have questions or need an accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

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