AI Automation & System Engineer

**To apply, kindly submit your resume in English. Please note that any other format will not be considered.**

Who we are:

Kajae is a premium staff augmentation company, connecting top global talents to thriving US companies and clients offering fully remote opportunities. Our team hails from over 15 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. Receive your pay in USD!
• 100% fully remote work setup. Work from home or work from anywhere in the world— forever! Eliminate the hassles of commuting and be around family more without missing out on life’s biggest moments.
• Healthy work-life balance. There’s nothing we prioritize more. We do regular check-ins with the team for the first few months to provide support and work advice. We also make sure you are working with only the best clients and a healthy work environment.
• Health Insurance. Covered after the third month of contract.
• Mental Health Support Program. We have an in-house mental health professional to make sure our team members have all the support they need.
• Referral Bonuses. Earn up to $270 USD for every successful candidate you refer (because you'll want to tell your friends!)
• Fun virtual events. We have monthly virtual events where everyone gets together, plays fun games, celebrates special holidays, with many opportunities to win cash and exciting prizes.
• Kajae Spotlight Bonus. With stellar performance comes the Kajae Spotlight cash bonus!
• We have a tribe! Get the chance to engage with the whole team on our team’s social platform and earn coins along the way. Bid on some of our crazy auctions and get the chance to win prizes like Airpods, Apple Watch, Starbucks gift cards, shopping or experience vouchers, and more!
• Continuing Education. 100% free courses are offered through our university partners in the US in order to earn academic credits for Masters or Graduate Degree programs.
• All-Expense Paid Summits. Earn your way to our annual Kajae Summit as a reward for your outstanding performance and tenure. The last two summits were held at Palawan, Philippines and Cusco, Peru (we saw Machu Picchu together!).

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

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• 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