Staff AI Engineer - AI Product

About the Position

Staff AI Engineer - AI Product

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. 🚀

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.

Requirements

• 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.

We Offer

• Equity
• 401k
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Spending accounts
• Life & Disability
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible paid time off
• Enhanced employee assistance program
• Employee wellness stipend
• Professional development stipend

About the Company

At ClickUp, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Please note that the actual compensation for this position may vary and is dependent on factors such as geographic location, interview performance, years of experience, education level, and specific skills. We encourage candidates to discuss compensation expectations during the interview process to ensure alignment with their qualifications and our company’s compensation philosophy.

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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