Senior AI Applications Engineer (Full Stack)

<div class="content-intro"><h1><strong>About Workato</strong></h1> <p>Workato transforms technology complexity into business opportunity. As the leader in enterprise orchestration, Workato helps businesses globally streamline operations by connecting data, processes, applications, and experiences. Its AI-powered platform enables teams to navigate complex workflows in real-time, driving efficiency and agility.</p> <p>Trusted by a community of 400,000 global customers, Workato empowers organizations of every size to unlock new value and lead in today’s fast-changing world. Learn how Workato helps businesses of all sizes achieve more at <a class="c-link c-link--underline" href="http://workato.com/" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="http://workato.com" data-sk="tooltip_parent">workato.com</a>.</p> <h1><strong>Why join us?</strong></h1> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ultimately, Workato believes in fostering a </span><strong>flexible, trust-oriented culture that empowers everyone to take full ownership of their roles</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">. We are driven by </span><strong>innovation </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">and looking for</span><strong> team players </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">who want to actively build our company. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">But, we also believe in </span><strong>balancing productivity with self-care</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">. That’s why we offer all of our employees a vibrant and dynamic work environment </span><a href="http://www.workato.com/careers"><span style="font-weight: 400;">along with a multitude of benefits</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> they can enjoy inside and outside of their work lives. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If this sounds right up your alley, please submit an application. We look forward to getting to know you!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Also, feel free to check out why:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"> <p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/47-enterprise-startups-to-bet-your-career-on-in-2020-2019-12"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Business Insider</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> named us an “enterprise startup to bet your career on”</span></p> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"> <p><a href="https://www.forbes.com/cloud100/#a57477b5f941"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Forbes’ Cloud 100</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> recognized us as one of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world</span></p> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"> <p><a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/technology-media-and-telecommunications/articles/fast500-winners.html"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Deloitte Tech Fast 500</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> ranked us as the 17th fastest growing tech company in the Bay Area, and 96th in North America</span></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://qz.com/work/2053446/the-best-companies-for-working-from-home/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Quartz</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> ranked us the #1 best company for remote workers</span></p> </li> </ul></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h1> <p>We are seeking an<strong> Senior AI Applications Engineer (Full Stack) </strong>to lead the development of cutting-edge AI-powered applications. In this role, you’ll work across the stack—building robust Python-based backends, developing intuitive frontends in React, and architecting scalable systems that handle high-throughput data and real-time AI model integration.</p> <p>This is a hands-on technical lead position for someone passionate about building production-ready AI products that are fast, secure, and user-friendly.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Design and develop full stack AI applications</strong>, integrating powerful AI models with seamless front-end user experiences.</p> </li> <li> <p>Build scalable, production-grade <strong>backend services and REST APIs</strong> using <strong>Python</strong>.</p> </li> <li> <p>Develop clean, performant, and reusable <strong>React.js</strong> components for modern web interfaces.</p> </li> <li> <p>Architect efficient and secure data workflows, leveraging <strong>PostgreSQL</strong> for transactional data and <strong>ClickHouse</strong> for analytics and high-performance querying.</p> </li> <li> <p>Collaborate closely with AI/ML engineers, product managers, and DevOps to bring models to life in real-world applications.</p> </li> <li> <p>Lead architecture discussions and set engineering best practices across the stack.</p> </li> <li> <p>Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability across backend and frontend systems.</p> </li> <li> <p>Mentor junior developers and contribute to a culture of engineering excellence.</p> </li> </ul> <h1><strong>Requirements</strong></h1> <h3><strong>Qualifications / Experience / Technical Skills</strong></h3> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent practical experience. We value both traditional education and self-taught expertise.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>5+ years</strong> of professional software development experience, with significant exposure to both frontend and backend technologies.</p> </li> <li> <p>Expertise in <strong>Python</strong>, with a strong understanding of building APIs, microservices, and data pipelines.</p> </li> <li> <p>Proven experience developing production-ready frontend applications using <strong>React.js</strong> (or similar frameworks).</p> </li> <li> <p>Deep knowledge of <strong>REST API</strong> design and integration patterns.</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience working with <strong>PostgreSQL</strong> and <strong>ClickHouse</strong>, or similar relational and analytical databases.</p> </li> <li> <p>Familiarity with integrating <strong>AI/ML models</strong> into applications (directly or via APIs).</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong understanding of <strong>software architecture</strong>, <strong>scalability</strong>, <strong>security</strong>, and <strong>system design</strong>.</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience with <strong>Docker</strong>, <strong>Kubernetes</strong>, and deploying to cloud environments (<strong>AWS</strong>, <strong>GCP</strong>, or <strong>Azure</strong>) is a plus.</p> </li> </ul> <h3><strong>Soft Skills / Personal Characteristics</strong></h3> <ul> <li> <p>Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to clearly articulate technical ideas and trade-offs.</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and leadership.</p> </li> <li> <p>Passion for AI and delivering impactful, data-driven software solutions.</p> </li> <li> <p>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and iterative environment.</p> </li> <li> <p>Willingness to mentor others and help raise the overall bar for engineering quality.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>(REQ ID: 2456)</strong></p>

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