You have opted out of job matches in .
To undo this, go to the 'Skills and Interests' section of your preferences.
Shared by 
about 2 months ago
Requirements and responsibilities
Job DescriptionPLEASE NOTE: Bitovi has been engaged by Very Big Things to lead initial and technical interviews for this role. While Bitovi will conduct the early rounds, the final interview and hiring decision will be made by Very Big Things directly.JOIN THE VERY BIG THINGS TEAM!Very Big Things is seeking an exceptional Lead AI Engineer to architect and build an internal workflow automation platform that will become a core customer offering. You'll work directly with the CEO and leadership team, operating more like a technical founder than a traditional employee.This is a rare opportunity for someone who thrives on autonomy, moves fast, and isn't afraid to break things in pursuit of progress — you'll build the platform foundation, then deploy into enterprise customer environments to rapidly implement solutions enhanced with AI.WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSThis role demands strong ownership. You'll build the platform foundation, then deploy into customer organizations to understand their workflows and rapidly implement enterprise-grade solutions enhanced with AI. If you're someone who sees problems and solves them without waiting to be told, this role is for you.How You'll ContributeFoundation Phase:Design and build the core architecture for an enterprise workflow automation platformMake critical technical decisions about stack, architecture patterns, and implementation independentlyCreate robust APIs, integrations, and workflow engines adaptable to diverse enterprise needsDeployment Phase (Primary Focus):Deploy virtually or on-site into customer organizations across the USConduct discovery sessions to understand workflows and requirementsRapidly prototype and build custom solutions tailored to each enterpriseIteratively integrate AI capabilities to enhance automation and drive valueAct as the technical face of the company during customer engagementsThroughout:Work autonomously with minimal oversight from CEO and leadershipMake architectural decisions and push back constructively when neededMove fast, ship quickly, and iterate — success comes through iteration, not upfront planningWho You AreWe are looking for a candidate with the following attributes:Builder mentality — you see problems and solve them without waiting to be toldThrives on autonomy with minimal oversightAs strong with people as you are with code — clear communicator who navigates ambiguityProven leadership experience guiding senior engineers and establishing patternsCurious, proactive learner who takes ownershipComfortable being the technical face of the company in client engagementsRequired experience:7+ years building production software across front-end and back-end, with a history of shipping complex systems2+ years building with Generative AI in real productsExpert with TypeScript/JavaScript and modern stacks (e.g., Next.js/React, Node/Nest/Express)Comfortable across data layers (Postgres/SQL, caches, vector stores)LLM-assisted development expertise — materially increased velocity and quality using tools like Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, or Copilot, with the ability to design prompts, break down problems, enforce tests, and review AI output safelySolid grasp of security and compliance (authN/Z, RBAC/ABAC, audit, data residency, secrets, PII handling)Familiarity with cloud + DevOps (Vercel/AWS/GCP/Azure), CI/CD, IaC (Terraform/Pulumi), and monitoring/observabilityStrong client-facing communication and leadership skillsOther skills we value:Domain experience in retail, hospitality, logistics, or healthcare/life sciencesExperience setting expectations and leading teams through technical challengesPerks & BenefitsCompetitive compensation with performance upsideComprehensive benefitsRemote workPTOFinal package depends on experience and location
Optionally, you can add more information later (benefits, pre-screening questions, etc.)