Applied AI Engineer

Automattic

$70K — $170K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience developing and launching user-facing AI features.
  • Hands-on experience with production-level AI systems and technologies.
  • Proficiency in full-stack development with technologies like PHP, TypeScript, and React.
  • Deep understanding of machine learning fundamentals and LLMs.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership in high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

  • Ship user-facing AI features across Automattic's diverse product ecosystem.
  • Rapidly build and iterate on impactful AI-powered products.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
  • Experiment with and scale AI innovations from prototype to production.
  • Work embedded within teams on products like WordPress.com and WooCommerce.
  • Stay updated on AI advancements to enhance user experiences.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work environment with an open vacation policy.
  • Clear and competitive base salary without complex variable components.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with exceptional peers in the industry.
  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored by country.
Full Job Description
Location: Global (Remote or in-person in NYC)

What You'll Do
  • Ship user-facing AI features across Automattic's product ecosystem; from site building tools to ecommerce recommendations to messaging experiences.
  • Build and iterate rapidly on AI-powered products that directly impact millions of users.
  • Collaborate with PMs, designers, and engineers (in-person in NYC or distributed globally) in a fast-paced environment optimized for innovation.
  • Experiment and scale successful AI innovations from prototype to production across multiple products.
  • Embed with teams to work on products such as WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Jetpack, Mesh, Beeper, Pocket Casts, etc.
  • Stay current with AI developments that unlock new user experiences.

You'll Thrive Here If You
  • Have shipped AI features that users actually use. Production experience is valued over theoretical knowledge.
  • Are exceptionally talented. You're the person other great engineers want to work with.
  • Are strong across the stack OR deeply expert in your domain. We value both breadth and depth.
  • Move fast without breaking things. Prototype quickly while building for scale.
  • Think product-first. You know great AI is invisible to users; it just makes their experience better.
  • Work well in distributed teams or love in-person collaboration if you're NYC-based.
  • Are drawn to working with other exceptional people rather than just seeking comfortable work environments.

Technical Experience We Value
  • Production experience with LLMs (APIs or custom implementations) at meaningful scale.
  • Strong full-stack development (we use PHP, TypeScript, and React, primarily).
  • Building AI-powered user interfaces that perform well at scale.
  • Machine learning fundamentals and staying current with rapid field developments.
  • Track record of technical leadership or influence on high-performing teams.

Bonus Points
  • Developed consumer AI products that scaled to a significant numbers of users.
  • Experience with WordPress, ecommerce,, or messaging platforms.
  • Open source contributions showing your thinking.
  • Previous startup experience as a founder or early engineer.
  • Based in NYC or willing to relocate (strong preference, but not required).

Salary range: $70,000 to $170,000 USD. Please note that salary ranges are global, regardless of location, and we pay in local currency.

We are searching for high-caliber candidates with the skills and qualities to have a net positive for Automattic. Pay will reflect the potential contribution and the impact you can bring, which may, in some cases, go beyond the range stated.

We're pleased to offer a straightforward, competitive base salary, providing financial clarity without complex variable components. This isn't your typical work-from-home job: we are a fully-remote company with an open vacation policy. To see a full list of benefits by country, consult our Benefits Page. And check out these links to learn more about How We Hire and What We Expect from Ourselves. #LI-DNI

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