We are seeking an AI Automation & System Engineer to design, build, and maintain internal systems that power our operations. This role requires experience in building internal tools, scripts, or automation systems, and a strong understanding of APIs, webhooks, and system integrations.
Key Highlights
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Job Description
Who we are:
Kajae is a premium staff augmentation company that connects top global talents to thriving US companies and clients offering fully remote opportunities. Our team hails from over 27 different countries, with the majority coming from the Philippines and Latin America. We pride ourselves on our tight-knit culture and strong bonds, despite working remotely across diverse timezones.
Benefits:
Competitive salary – paid in USD - Receive your compensation in US dollars, providing stability and global value for your hard work.
100% fully remote setup - Work from anywhere in the world—permanently. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a remote role while staying close to what matters most. No more commuting hassles, and more time for life’s important moments.
Healthy work-life balance - We prioritize your well-being. Through regular check-ins during your first few months, we offer ongoing support and career guidance. We also ensure you’re partnered with top-tier clients in a positive, healthy work environment.
Health insurance - Get covered starting your third month with us—your health and peace of mind matter.
Mental health support - Our in-house mental health professional is available to ensure you have access to the emotional and psychological support you need to thrive.
Referral bonuses - Know someone great? Refer them and earn up to USD 100 for every successful hire.
Fun virtual events - We host monthly virtual events filled with games, holiday celebrations, and exciting prizes. It’s a great way to connect and recharge as a team.
Kajae Spotlight bonus - Exceptional performance is recognized through our Kajae Spotlight program, where top performers earn cash rewards.
Kajae Tribe and rewards platform - Engage with the whole team through our internal social platform and earn coins for participating. Use them to bid in our lively auctions for prizes like AirPods, Apple Watches, Starbucks gift cards, shopping or experience vouchers, and more.
Continuing education opportunities - Access 100% free online courses through our university partners in the US. Earn academic credits that can go toward a Master’s or Graduate Degree—completely on us.
All-expense paid summits - Top performers and tenured team members may qualify to attend our exclusive annual summits. So far, we’ve held summits in Palawan, Bohol, and Boracay (Philippines), Cusco (Peru), and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic).
Role Overview
We are looking for an AI Automation & System Engineer to design, build, and maintain the internal systems that power our operations. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, automation, and business systems, with a strong focus on reducing manual work, improving data flow, and creating scalable internal tools.
This is not a machine learning research role. Instead, it is for someone who enjoys building practical systems, connecting tools through APIs, and delivering solutions that materially improve how the business runs.
We are open to both:
- Highly experienced engineers using cutting-edge AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Replit, etc.), or
- Less experienced but highly driven builders with strong portfolios and proven ability to create real, valuable systems.
Core Responsibilities (Software + Automation)
- Design, develop, and maintain internal software tools supporting operations, compliance, and reporting
- Build and manage automated workflows across CRM, project management, finance, and data systems
- Integrate platforms using APIs, webhooks, and middleware tools
- Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery while maintaining production-grade standards
- Support the development of centralized reporting engines and data pipelines
- Ensure automation logic is secure, auditable, well-documented, and maintainable
- Collaborate with operations, finance, and leadership to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Continuously identify opportunities to eliminate repetitive manual work through automation
Technical Requirements
- Experience building internal tools, scripts, or automation systems
- Strong understanding of APIs, webhooks, and system integrations
- Ability to design logical workflows and data pipelines
- Comfort working across multiple systems and tools simultaneously
- Experience with at least one backend or scripting language (JavaScript, Python, etc.)
- Familiarity with databases, data transformations, and reporting systems
- Strong documentation habits and attention to system reliability
What This Role Is NOT
(This is intentional and important.)
- ❌ Machine learning or AI model training
- ❌ Prompt-only experimentation
- ❌ Consumer-facing mobile or web apps
- ❌ IT help desk or infrastructure operations
This role focuses on building internal systems that run the business.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- High-level critical thinker who can deliver against an objective—not just check boxes
- Comfortable working with ambiguity and turning vague problems into concrete systems
- Curious, open-minded, and hungry to learn new tools and approaches
- Builder mindset: has created something valuable (software tools, automations, websites, products, creative projects, etc.)
- Strong ownership mentality and ability to work independently
- Able to communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders