AI Automation Engineer – Agent Deployment & Integration (Contract)
AI Automation Engineer – Agent Deployment & Integration (Contract) Fully Remote | Contractual | Hourly Pay About This Opportunity We're looking for a hands-on AI Agent Setup Engineer to deploy and configure an AI assistant system using OpenClaw and connected platforms. OpenClaw is an open-source personal AI assistant that connects across messaging channels and automates workflows through natural language. This is a focused, project-based contract engagement. You'll own the full setup end to end — from environment deployment to handoff documentation — and be done when the system is live, tested, and fully documented. What You'll Own Install and configure OpenClaw on a VPS or cloud environment — gateway, agent runtime, and channel connections Set up messaging channel integrations including WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram, and Discord Build and configure skills, cron automations, and webhook-based workflows Integrate with external tools including Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, and other APIs Configure security settings, permissions, and access controls Troubleshoot setup issues and optimize system performance Deliver a complete handoff guide documenting the full setup, configurations, and maintenance steps What We're Looking For Hands-on experience deploying and configuring AI agent platforms or automation systems Comfortable working with VPS or cloud environments (Linux, SSH, environment setup) Experience integrating APIs and building webhook-based workflows Familiarity with messaging platform APIs (WhatsApp Business API, Slack, Telegram, Discord) Able to work independently and deliver without step-by-step oversight Strong documentation skills — the handoff guide is a core deliverable, not an afterthought Nice to Have Prior experience with OpenClaw or similar open-source AI assistant frameworks Familiarity with n8n, Make.com, or similar workflow automation tools Experience with Google Workspace API integrations Background in DevOps or cloud infrastructure How You Work Moves fast and asks the right questions upfront rather than getting stuck mid-project Communicates blockers clearly and early Delivers clean, well-documented work that someone else can maintain Holds yourself accountable to a working system, not just completed tasks Engagement Details Rate: Competitive rate based on experience. Contract engagement, hourly, tracked through our standard time-tracking process with payments on a regular cycle. Fully remote — work from wherever you're most productive Why Work With Us Clear scope, fast decisions, no bureaucracy Direct collaboration with the team — short feedback loops Project-based engagement with potential for extended work as the system scales