[Remote] AI Innovation Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 829 Studios is a Boston-based integrated digital marketing agency, and they are seeking an AI Innovation Engineer to drive operational excellence through AI-native tools and workflows. This role involves architecting and building proprietary AI agents, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the adoption and improvement of AI workflows across the organization.ResponsibilitiesArchitect and build proprietary AI agents and automation workflows. Using company-specific data to drive defensible competitive advantageDevelop and manage a playbook that includes discovery, pilot, improvement, implementation, adoption and measurement phases to execute workLead pilots across multiple disciplines to test approaches and technology, using results to inform production workflows and gain buy-inDevelop and maintain integrations between AI tools and core business systems and advertising platforms, including API builds, validation frameworks, and data pipelinesCollaborate closely with subject matter experts to ensure solutions and workflows deliver value, enable team members to produce their best work, are usable, and access that appropriate dataCollaborate with senior leaders to ensure that workflows accomplish desired strategic and quality objectivesEnsure that workflows and systems are consistently improved and adopted through systems and cadences that check outputs, measure progress towards goals, and revisit training and adoption mechanismsBuild and maintain 829's AI stack — tool inventory, vendor strategy, build-vs-buy posture, integration map, and shared-context architectureDevelop reusable patterns, agentic workflows, and MCP integrations that provide strategic value and compound across workflowsConsult on agency decisions to build workflows and tools vs. buy point solutions to achieve objectivesRun lightweight internal training, Office Hours, and troubleshooting clinics to upskill team members on AI-augmented workAdvise/consult on revised service-model artifacts: scope-of-work content, pricing implications, policies, and marketing collateralAdvise and actively contribute to AI policies designed to encourage and enable use, establish SOPs, and mitigate risk to clients, staff, and the businessSkills5+ years of professional experience with at least 2 years of exposure in the marketing / agency spaceEngineering foundation strong enough to evaluate tools, build agentic workflows, ship MCP integrations, and use coding assistants (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex) as daily workflowWorking knowledge of security and performance best practices in traditional software and agentic environmentsHands-on fluency with Python and at least one of TypeScript, SQL, or relevant scripting environmentsSystems thinking: ability to map a business workflow end-to-end and identify where AI creates leverageComfort with ambiguity; you diagnose problems, propose solutions, and move without being told exactly what to buildDemonstrated track record of shipping production AI work that earned adoption — used, not demoed-and-shelvedStrong written and verbal communication; can explain technical architecture to a non-technical executive and translate strategic intent into a shipped workflowDemonstrated success in influence-without-authority scenarios in which your work has driven outcomesExperience with React/Node and custom front-end applicationsUnderstanding of common paid, earned and owned media tools and systemsFamiliarity with data-warehouse infrastructure (BigQuery, DBT, DLT & GCP)Public track record of shipped AI work - open-source contributions, technical writing, or production case studiesBenefitsRemote Workplace. You have the option to work at our office in Boston or remotely in one of these states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, ID, IL, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, SC, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA.Paid Time Off. Receive generous paid vacation benefits that increase each year you’re with us, 12 Company Holidays, and Summer Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.401K + Match. 401K plan with 4% Safe Harbor employer match after one year of employment and financial literacy services provided through our retirement provider.Life Insurance Benefit. No-cost coverage to ensure peace of mind for your family.Short Term Disability Benefit. We've got you covered if you need to be OOO with an illness or injury that keeps you out of work.Healthcare. Choose from several competitive healthcare plans for you and your family with 80% employer coverage for all medical and dental premiums, 100% employer coverage for vision, and the option to participate in the FSA program.Commuter Benefits. Allocate pre-tax funds towards your commute to save up to 40% per year in transportation expenses.Continuing Education. Access to monthly team-led webinars, exclusive 829-cohort based learning, digital course platforms, and funding opportunities to attend national conferences and events.Company Overview829 Studios is a digital marketing agency that offers branding, design, email marketing, SEO, and web development services. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://829studios.com.Company H1B Sponsorship829 Studios has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2023, 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.