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# AI Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Trail of Bits
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $250,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Application Integration Architecture, Web Scraping, Python (Programming Language), Knowledge Management, Security Software, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Data Processing, Build Management, Information Technology, Api Design, Programming Languages
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=13afcd4890867198

## About the Role

* Recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
 * Strong software development skills with a track record of shipping projects-whether personal, academic, or professional.
 * Proficiency in modern programming languages (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar) and enthusiasm for learning new technologies quickly.
 * Experience or strong interest in AI integration, API development, and workflow automation.
 * Builder mindset: you see a problem and your instinct is to code a solution.
 * Comfort working in fast-paced, loosely-structured environments where you define your own projects.
 * Excellent communication skills-you can translate technical work into business impact.
 * Bonus: Experience with Slack apps, AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic), web scraping, data processing, or cybersecurity tools.

## Description

Are you a builder who sees opportunities to automate, streamline, and enhance how teams work? As our AI Systems Engineer, you will work directly with our CEO at our NY office to design and ship internal tools that transform how Trail of Bits operates. In this high-impact role, you will identify friction points across the organization and build practical solutions that leverage AI, automation, and modern development practices.

You will own projects from conception to deployment, working in our Slack-first culture where ideas move fast and impact is measured by what you ship. Your work will become part of the operational infrastructure that powers a world-class security consulting firm.

This is a full-time role based in our NYC office with remote flexibility.

What You'll Achieve

 * Build and deploy internal tools that solve real operational challenges across engineering, operations, and go-to-market teams.
 * Design AI-powered workflows that enhance team productivity, knowledge management, and decision-making.
 * Create automation systems that eliminate manual processes and unlock team efficiency.
 * Integrate AI capabilities (like Claude) into existing workflows and communication platforms like Slack.
 * Collaborate directly with the CEO and senior leadership to identify high-impact opportunities and iterate rapidly on solutions.
 * Ship production-ready code that becomes part of Trail of Bits' operational infrastructure.


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