We are hiring a senior AI / Automation Engineer to join a founding team building intelligent systems that transform complex government data into actionable insights. This is a high-ownership role where you will work directly with the CTO and take full responsibility for major product features from architecture to deployment.You will design and implement AI-driven systems that ingest, structure, and analyze large datasets, enabling automation and personalized intelligence at scale. This role is ideal for a builder who thrives in early-stage environments and prefers shipping quickly over waiting for perfection.This is a remote role based in Latin America, supporting a U.S.-based company.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and build scalable data pipelines to ingest, process, and structure large volumes of government contracting dataDevelop AI agents and automation systems that deliver actionable insights to end usersIntegrate and optimize large language models for summarization, opportunity extraction, personalization, and recommendationsArchitect and improve backend systems that support speed, accuracy, and personalizationOwn major product features end-to-end, from system design to deploymentCollaborate directly with leadership to scope, prioritize, and ship features rapidlyContinuously improve performance, reliability, and data quality across AI systemsRequirements4+ years of experience in backend or AI engineering rolesStrong proficiency in PythonHands-on experience working with large language models, including API integrations, prompt engineering, RAG, fine-tuning, or agent frameworksExperience building and maintaining data pipelines using real-world, messy datasetsSolid experience with AWS and cloud-based infrastructureAbility to work independently with high ownership and minimal directionBuilder mindset with a bias toward action and iterationEnglish proficiency C1 or C2Based in Latin AmericaAvailability to overlap at least 4 hours with U.S. Eastern TimePreferred QualificationsExperience working with U.S. federal contracting data or related workflowsFamiliarity with platforms such as SAM.gov, FPDS, USAspending, or GovWinExperience building products in the government technology spaceExposure to low-code or no-code tools such as AirtableSuccess Metrics: First 3–6 MonthsSuccessfully architect and deploy at least one major AI-powered feature into productionImprove data pipeline reliability and processing speedLaunch AI-driven automations that increase user value and personalizationDemonstrate ownership over core backend and AI systems with minimal oversightCompensation & LogisticsFull-time contractor roleFully remote from Latin AmericaLong-term opportunity with a founding-stage teamCompany OverviewThis U.S.-based early-stage technology company is building AI-powered systems that transform complex government contracting data into clear, actionable intelligence. The team operates with high velocity, strong ownership, and minimal bureaucracy. Engineers are empowered to make architectural decisions and ship impactful features that directly shape product direction.