Sketchy

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Position Summary The Applied AI Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying AI-driven systems and workflows that directly improve internal efficiency and accelerate business impact. This role focuses on building agentic AI applications, multi-model pipelines, evaluation frameworks, and integrations with existing systems. The Applied AI Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams, including content, operations, and marketing, to identify opportunities where AI can bridge knowledge gaps, automate processes, and drive measurable improvements. Sketchy is hiring remote employees in these select US states: California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and Washington! Responsibilities Collaborate with fellow Sketchy engineers, product designers, and product managers to design, review, and build well-crafted AI-powered software. Partner with content, marketing, and operations teams to identify and deliver AI-driven workflows that improve efficiency and close knowledge gaps. Architect and implement agentic systems, multi-model pipelines, and evaluation frameworks using modern AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph). Engage in an agile and iterative workflow to expediently launch new AI functionalities aligned with the demands of students, schools, and internal stakeholders. Improve overall engineering quality through documentation, experimentation, and establishing and upholding best practices for AI development. Monitor, evaluate, and refine AI system performance using benchmarks, evals, and production metrics to ensure reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency. Break down product requirements and research opportunities into manageable technical tasks, ensuring clear roadmaps and successful implementation. What We’re Looking For 5+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, with at least 1–2 years working directly with AI/ML systems in production. Must Have: Proficiency with LLM frameworks and libraries (LangChain, LangGraph, or equivalent), vector databases, RAG pipelines, and evaluation frameworks. Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), containerization (Docker), and APIs. Familiarity with modern backend languages and frameworks (Node.js, Python, or Typescript/NestJS). Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex AI concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences. Proven ability to design, implement, and iterate on scalable AI-powered applications and workflows. Exceptional problem-solving skills and experience working in fast-paced startup environments. Knowledgeable about observability and cost/quality monitoring for AI systems (Datadog, custom dashboards, LLM usage analytics). Nice to Have: Experience with multimodal AI (text, vision, audio), model fine-tuning, or benchmarking across multiple LLM providers. If you don’t have 100% of the bullets listed above, that’s okay! We know there are no perfect applicants. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference, we want to hear from you! Learn more about Sketchy’s culture at sketchy.com/careers. Annual Salary Range $160,000 - $180,000 annual salary plus a performance-based annual bonus and stock options Our Perks 100% Individual Health Coverage - We got you covered! Equity - From day one, you’ll have a stake in our future growth. 401(k) - We support your financial future with up to 5% matching. Annual Company Retreat in Cool Places Flexible Time Off Annual Work Anniversary Stipend Monthly Wifi & Phone Reimbursement Short Term & Long Term Disability Sketchy Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.