AI Engineer - Full Time and on-site in NYC
Job title: AI Engineer - Full Time and on-site in NYC in New York City, NY at Direct Agents
Company: Direct Agents
Job description: We are hiring an AI Engineer to join our emerging AI & Innovation team. This role is estimated as 70% back-end / 30% front-end, and you'll work on developing Kanopy AI, our proprietary generative AI-powered marketing platform that's reshaping the media and marketing landscape. Please note: This position is on-site Monday–Thursday in our NYC office. There are no remote or relocation opportunities available at this time.You'll collaborate with product managers, data teams, and fellow engineers to develop our multi-layered Kanopy AI platform, integrating marketing data sources, building scalable data processing pipelines, connecting to LLM APIs, and creating intuitive interfaces that deliver actionable insights to our account managers and clients. This role pays $130,000-$150,000 per year, depending on experience.What You'll DoAI & Generative AI
Design and integrate GenAI-powered solutions using APIs from platforms like OpenAI (ChatGPT), Claude (Anthropic), and other LLM providers
Implement natural language querying capabilities for marketing performance data
Develop automated insight generation systems that analyze cross-platform marketing performance
Build anomaly detection systems and predictive analytics features for proactive performance monitoring
Stay current on the evolving GenAI ecosystem and apply best practices in prompt engineering, vector databases, and orchestration tools
Back-End Development (Primary Focus)
Design and implement ETL pipelines that integrate with marketing platforms (Google Ads, Meta, TikTok) via Improvado and other APIs
Build scalable server-side applications and APIs using Python
Develop the context assembly system that selects relevant marketing data based on user queries
Create data transformation layers that prepare and normalize marketing metrics for AI analysis
Use SQL (with Azure databases) to manage and query large marketing datasets efficiently
Implement data security protocols to ensure client data remains protected and segregated
Front-End Development (30%)
Develop sleek, intuitive UI components for our chat interface and insights dashboard using Vue.js or React
Create visualization components that present marketing insights in clear, actionable formats
Implement client onboarding wizards and data source selection interfaces
Ensure responsive and performant user experiences across platforms
Integrate with existing Power BI visualizations where appropriate
Project & Developer Management
Lead technical oversight of outsourced development teams working on specific Kanopy AI modules
Create technical specifications and requirements for external developers
Conduct code reviews and quality assurance for externally developed components
Manage integration of outsourced code into the main platform codebase
Track project progress against roadmap milestones and adjust priorities as needed
Communicate technical updates and blockers to key stakeholders
Identify opportunities for process improvements and resource optimization
Maintain project documentation and knowledge repositories for both internal and external teams
Drive key development initiatives from initial planning through successful deployment
Monitor and report on project KPIs and technical performance metrics
Collaboration & Quality
Work cross-functionally with account managers to understand real-world use cases and refine AI responses
Participate in code reviews and documentation to maintain code quality
Contribute to testing, deployment, and version control practices
Help define data modeling standards for consistent marketing performance analysis
What You Bring
3–4 years of back-end development experience in Python
1–2 years of experience working with Generative AI tools or APIs
Familiarity with ChatGPT, Claude, Anthropic, or similar LLMs
Experience with SQL databases (Azure SQL preferred)
Knowledge of ETL processes and data pipeline development
Understanding of marketing metrics and analytics (Google Ads, Meta, TikTok)
Comfort with front-end technologies — ideally Vue.js or React
Experience with cloud services (Azure preferred, AWS/GCP acceptable)
Prior experience managing outsourced development teams and coordinating multi-part projects
Strong communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
A strong collaborative mindset and interest in experimenting with cutting-edge AI
Why Join Direct Agents?
Work on a real-world GenAI marketing platform with a clear product roadmap
Join a nimble, innovation-focused team at a company managing over $500 million in ad spend
Be part of a vibrant office culture in the heart of NYC
Access to continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership opportunities
Work with diverse, high-profile clients across retail, media & entertainment, finance, and technology sectors
Competitive compensation, benefits, and inclusive team culture
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Expected salary: $130000 - 150000 per year
Location: New York City, NY
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Company: Direct Agents
Job description: We are hiring an AI Engineer to join our emerging AI & Innovation team. This role is estimated as 70% back-end / 30% front-end, and you'll work on developing Kanopy AI, our proprietary generative AI-powered marketing platform that's reshaping the media and marketing landscape. Please note: This position is on-site Monday–Thursday in our NYC office. There are no remote or relocation opportunities available at this time.You'll collaborate with product managers, data teams, and fellow engineers to develop our multi-layered Kanopy AI platform, integrating marketing data sources, building scalable data processing pipelines, connecting to LLM APIs, and creating intuitive interfaces that deliver actionable insights to our account managers and clients. This role pays $130,000-$150,000 per year, depending on experience.What You'll DoAI & Generative AI
Design and integrate GenAI-powered solutions using APIs from platforms like OpenAI (ChatGPT), Claude (Anthropic), and other LLM providers
Implement natural language querying capabilities for marketing performance data
Develop automated insight generation systems that analyze cross-platform marketing performance
Build anomaly detection systems and predictive analytics features for proactive performance monitoring
Stay current on the evolving GenAI ecosystem and apply best practices in prompt engineering, vector databases, and orchestration tools
Back-End Development (Primary Focus)
Design and implement ETL pipelines that integrate with marketing platforms (Google Ads, Meta, TikTok) via Improvado and other APIs
Build scalable server-side applications and APIs using Python
Develop the context assembly system that selects relevant marketing data based on user queries
Create data transformation layers that prepare and normalize marketing metrics for AI analysis
Use SQL (with Azure databases) to manage and query large marketing datasets efficiently
Implement data security protocols to ensure client data remains protected and segregated
Front-End Development (30%)
Develop sleek, intuitive UI components for our chat interface and insights dashboard using Vue.js or React
Create visualization components that present marketing insights in clear, actionable formats
Implement client onboarding wizards and data source selection interfaces
Ensure responsive and performant user experiences across platforms
Integrate with existing Power BI visualizations where appropriate
Project & Developer Management
Lead technical oversight of outsourced development teams working on specific Kanopy AI modules
Create technical specifications and requirements for external developers
Conduct code reviews and quality assurance for externally developed components
Manage integration of outsourced code into the main platform codebase
Track project progress against roadmap milestones and adjust priorities as needed
Communicate technical updates and blockers to key stakeholders
Identify opportunities for process improvements and resource optimization
Maintain project documentation and knowledge repositories for both internal and external teams
Drive key development initiatives from initial planning through successful deployment
Monitor and report on project KPIs and technical performance metrics
Collaboration & Quality
Work cross-functionally with account managers to understand real-world use cases and refine AI responses
Participate in code reviews and documentation to maintain code quality
Contribute to testing, deployment, and version control practices
Help define data modeling standards for consistent marketing performance analysis
What You Bring
3–4 years of back-end development experience in Python
1–2 years of experience working with Generative AI tools or APIs
Familiarity with ChatGPT, Claude, Anthropic, or similar LLMs
Experience with SQL databases (Azure SQL preferred)
Knowledge of ETL processes and data pipeline development
Understanding of marketing metrics and analytics (Google Ads, Meta, TikTok)
Comfort with front-end technologies — ideally Vue.js or React
Experience with cloud services (Azure preferred, AWS/GCP acceptable)
Prior experience managing outsourced development teams and coordinating multi-part projects
Strong communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
A strong collaborative mindset and interest in experimenting with cutting-edge AI
Why Join Direct Agents?
Work on a real-world GenAI marketing platform with a clear product roadmap
Join a nimble, innovation-focused team at a company managing over $500 million in ad spend
Be part of a vibrant office culture in the heart of NYC
Access to continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership opportunities
Work with diverse, high-profile clients across retail, media & entertainment, finance, and technology sectors
Competitive compensation, benefits, and inclusive team culture
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Expected salary: $130000 - 150000 per year
Location: New York City, NY
Apply for the job now!
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