Senior AI & Automation EngineerFull-timeCompany DescriptionWe're not here to add to the noise. We're here to cut through it- with AI that actually works for marketers.From AI-powered content creation to world-class CMS and the industry's most trusted experimentation platform, Optimizely is the tool modern marketers actually want to use. AI-Ready. Set. Go.10,000+ brands including H&M, PayPal, and Zoom already get it. So do Gartner, Forrester, and IDC, who consistently recognize us as leaders in MarTech.But here's the thing about building great products: it takes great people. Our 1,600+ Optimizers across 12 global offices are curious, collaborative, and refreshingly human. We don't do corporate speak. We do real conversations, big ideas, and genuinely care for the work we make together.If you want to be part of a team that's shaping the future of marketing technology — and actually enjoys doing it — you're in the right place.Find us on Instagram: @optimizelyJob DescriptionIntroductionThe AI and Automation Engineer designs, builds, and maintains AI-powered applications, agents, mcp servers, and integrations that support Optimizely's internal teams and workflows. This role works across Optimizely's AI stack along with and other internal systems, to build agents, automations, and tools that solve real business problems. The role partners closely and collaboratively with reporting, data engineering, operations, and other technical teams.Job ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain internal AI agents, applications, mcp servers, and automation workflowsDevelop and test scripts, APIs, and integrations connecting toolsBuild and iterate on agents that support reporting, operations, and cross-functional workflowsDesign and refine systems to ensure reliable, consistent outputsApply established engineering practices, sound data structure design, and coding standards to deliver reliable, maintainable solutionsConsider cost models (e.g., token usage, compute, API costs) when designing balancing performance with efficiencyConduct experiments and test different approaches, optimizing solutions for performance, speed, and scalabilityCollaborate with other technical teams to ensure clean, reliable data feeds to agents and automationsTroubleshoot and resolve issues relating to automations and AI processesAuthor technical documentation to clearly communicate designs, behavior, and processes to teammates and stakeholdersPartner closely with reporting analysts, business stakeholders, and adjacent technical teams to gather requirements and align on solution designChampion the use of AI tools across the business, sharing practical thought leadership on where AI can drive impactEvaluate and recommend AI tools, models, or frameworks appropriate to project needs, staying familiar with the broader AI technology landscape beyond Optimizely's core stackQualificationsKnowledge and ExperienceDelivers well-defined AI development and agent-building projects that contribute to team and functional goalsApplies established engineering processes and tools to complete complex development tasks with minimal supervisionSolves complex technical problems using established frameworks and best practicesIdentifies and proposes improvements to development workflows, tools, or agent design within their area of workCommunicates progress, challenges, and outcomes clearly to teammates and stakeholdersCollaborates closely within the team and with adjacent partners (reporting, data engineering, operations, business teams) to complete shared workIndependently executes development tasks within established guidelines and priorities; escalates ambiguous or higher-risk issues to managerBuilds strong working knowledge of Optimizely's systems and AI stackImproves efficiency in day-to-day development and building work; applies approved automation to streamline repeatable tasks3–5 years of software development experience, including experience with AI/ML tools, APIs, or agent frameworksProficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Node), including solid understanding of core data structuresExperience integrating APIs, working with data pipelines, or building automation workflowsFamiliarity with building or configuring AI agents including MCP-based integrationsPractical experience with prompt design/prompt engineering for agents or AI featuresUnderstanding of AI/LLM cost models (e.g., token usage, compute cost) and how they factor into solution designWorking knowledge maintaining and building with complex datasetsStrong problem-solving skills, technical judgment, and a collaborative working styleEducationBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experienceAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Optimizely is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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