Staff AI Engineer - AI Product

At ClickUp, we're building the future of work: the first truly converged AI workspace unifying tasks, docs, chat, calendar, and enterprise search, all supercharged by context-driven AI. We are an AI-native company. Every team member is expected to leverage AI daily, and we evaluate AI fluency as part of our hiring process. Join us and help redefine what's possible. 🚀
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Staff AI Engineer – AI Product to join our ClickUp Engineering team. In this role, you will drive the development of intelligent, user-facing features that leverage the latest advancements in AI and large language models (LLMs). You will work closely with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver seamless, impactful AI-powered experiences that delight our users and differentiate ClickUp in the productivity space. This is a product-focused engineering role requiring deep expertise in AI, LLMs, and building scalable, production-ready applications.

Key Responsibilities:

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Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-powered features and products that directly impact ClickUp users.
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Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to identify opportunities for AI-driven innovation and translate user needs into technical solutions.
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Integrate and orchestrate multiple LLMs and AI models to deliver robust, context-aware, and personalized user experiences.
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Prototype, test, and iterate on new AI features, leveraging user feedback and data to drive continuous improvement.
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Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of AI-powered features in production environments.
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Stay at the forefront of AI research and product trends, incorporating the latest advancements into ClickUp’s product roadmap.
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Address AI privacy, security, and compliance challenges, ensuring responsible and ethical use of AI in user-facing applications.
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Mentor and guide other engineers in best practices for building AI-powered products.

Qualifications:

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Proven experience building and shipping AI-powered features or products in a production environment.
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Deep understanding of LLMs and AI models, including their strengths, limitations, and integration strategies.
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Experience working with orchestration frameworks and integrating multiple AI models to deliver cohesive user experiences.
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Experience developing evaluation frameworks and metrics for AI features, with a focus on user impact and business value.
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Familiarity with AI privacy, security, and compliance best practices.
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5+ years of backend and/or full-stack engineering experience, with proficiency in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar languages.
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5+ years of experience with PostgresDB, MySQL, or other related DBs.
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5+ years of experience with Elasticsearch or other related technologies.
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Experience setting up production-ready observability and logging.
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Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and translate product requirements into technical solutions.
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Passion for staying updated with the latest AI research and applying it to solve real-world user problems.
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Excellent communication and mentorship skills, with a track record of influencing product direction and engineering best practices.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
ClickUp is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race