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ClickUp · 2 days ago

Staff AI Engineer - AI Platform

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityLead/Staff
money$250K/yr - $300K/yr

ClickUp is a company that is architecting the future of work by creating a converged AI workspace. They are seeking a highly skilled Staff AI Engineer to build the core AI platform and apply large language models to deliver intelligent features across ClickUp, focusing on backend systems for scalable and secure AI capabilities.

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Responsibilities

Architect, design, and implement scalable AI platform services that support the deployment, orchestration, and lifecycle management of LLMs and other AI models
Apply LLMs and other AI technologies directly to build and enhance ClickUp’s intelligent features, working closely with product and engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions
Build and maintain robust APIs and backend systems that enable seamless integration of AI-powered features into ClickUp’s core platform
Develop infrastructure for model serving, monitoring, logging, and automated evaluation to ensure high reliability and performance of AI services in production
Integrate with multiple LLM providers (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Google) and manage model selection, routing, and fallback strategies for optimal performance and cost
Drive the adoption of best practices in AI privacy, security, and compliance, including data anonymization, secure data handling, and regulatory adherence
Optimize platform performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency, leveraging cloud-native technologies and distributed systems
Stay current with advancements in AI infrastructure, MLOps, and LLM applications, and proactively incorporate relevant innovations into ClickUp’s AI platform
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, frontend, and data teams to deliver seamless, reliable, and user-centric AI experiences

Qualification

AI/ML platform designLarge Language Models (LLMs)Backend engineeringCloud-native technologiesMLOps best practicesOrchestration frameworksProgramming in PythonAI privacySecurityCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

Extensive experience designing and building scalable AI/ML platforms or infrastructure in a production environment
Proven track record of applying LLMs and AI models to real-world product features and user-facing solutions
Deep expertise in backend engineering, distributed systems, and cloud-native technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, AWS/GCP/Azure)
Proven experience integrating and managing multiple LLMs and AI models, with a strong understanding of their operational requirements and limitations
Proficiency in orchestration frameworks and workflow engines (e.g., LangGraph, Airflow, Kubeflow, Ray, or similar)
Strong programming skills in Python, Go, TypeScript or similar languages used for backend and AI platform development
Experience with MLOps best practices, including model deployment, monitoring, logging, and automated evaluation
Demonstrated ability to address AI privacy and security challenges, including data anonymization and compliance with data protection regulations
Familiarity with search technologies and their integration into AI-driven applications
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams
Passion for staying at the forefront of AI infrastructure and applying new technologies to solve real-world problems at scale

Company

ClickUp

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ClickUp is the world’s first Converged AI Workspace, bringing together all work apps, data, and workflows.
dateFounded in 2017
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://clickup.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$537.5M
Key Investors
GeorgianCraft Ventures
2021-10-27Series C· $400M
2020-12-15Series B· $100M
2020-06-24Series A· $35M

Leadership Team

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Zeb Evans
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
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Alex Yurkowski
Cofounder and CTO
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