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# AI Engineer

- **Company:** Topline Pro
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Cloud Computing, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Natural Language Processing, Scrum Methodology, Real Time Systems, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Machine Learning Operations, Virtual Agents
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-ai-engineer-topline-pro-8143974

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience in AI, ML, or NLP-related engineering roles
 * Proficiency in Python, with preferred experience in Django, React, and PostgreSQL
 * Real-world experience with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and similar practices, including vector embeddings and vector databases
 * Hands-on experience with OpenAI and Anthropic APIs
 * Familiarity with LLMs and NLP techniques, including prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and evaluation
 * Experience with coded agentic frameworks such as Pydantic AI, LangChain/LangGraph, or similar
 * Experience with end-to-end MLOps practices: monitoring, deployment, and evaluation
 * Experience deploying AI-powered applications in production environments (e.g., cloud-based APIs, real-time processing)
 * Experience working on an empowered team with Product and Design as equal counterparts
 * Experience in an Agile Scrum environment

What you bring

 * Sharp problem-solving instincts, especially in fast-moving, ambiguous situations
 * Confidence to make decisions with best-available rather than perfect information
 * A drive to understand why your systems behave the way they do, not just that they work, but how
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 * A team-first mentality and a love of learning
 * Low ego, high energy

## Description

We're hiring a Senior AI Engineer to join the team here in Boston. This is an opportunity to have a significant impact on the product. Come help us scale to the next level!

You will have the opportunity to make a huge impact on a small yet growing team and culture. In this role, you will work directly on a cross-functional engineering team, reporting to the VP of Engineering.

What you'll do

 * Build AI Agent and Chat Capabilities - Develop AI-powered assistants using cutting-edge technologies and tooling that help our customers run their small businesses
 * Deploy & Scale AI Features - Build infrastructure and pipelines to support real-time AI interactions in a production environment
 * Experiment & Iterate - Prototype new AI applications, evaluate their performance, and continuously refine them based on user feedback
 * Partner with engineering and product leaders - Contribute strategically and play a key role in the product development process


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