AI Automation Engineer
About the role
We are looking for a AI Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain AI-powered automation systems that improve business operations and client workflows. This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on building production-ready automations using n8n, integrating platforms through APIs, and leveraging LLMs such as OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, or similar AI technologies. You'll work closely with the Product Manager to translate business requirements into scalable automation solutions, integrating platforms like GoHighLevel, HubSpot, Dialpad, ServiceTitan, and many other third-party systems. This role combines new development with continuous optimization of existing workflows and offers the opportunity to build AI agents, lead generation systems, chatbots, Voice AI solutions, and other automation products for a growing client base.
What you'll do
- Design, build, and optimize automation workflows using n8n
- Develop API integrations between CRMs, databases, AI platforms, communication tools, and internal systems
- Build AI-powered workflows using OpenAI API, Claude API, Gemini API, or similar LLM platforms
- Design, test, and improve prompts for AI agents, chatbots, and automation workflows
- Build integrations with platforms such as GoHighLevel, HubSpot, Dialpad, ServiceTitan, and other client software
- Troubleshoot workflow failures, API errors, authentication issues, webhooks, and data synchronization problems
- Implement workflow monitoring, logging, alerts, and error-handling processes
- Translate manual business processes into scalable automated solutions
- Collaborate with the Product Manager and occasionally join client calls to gather requirements and discuss technical solutions
- Recommend improvements to automation architecture, tools, and overall AI strategy
- Document workflows, integrations, prompt structures, and technical processes clearly
- Stay up to date with emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities to improve existing systems
Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience building automations with n8n (required)
- Strong experience building API integrations
- Deep understanding of REST APIs, JSON, HTTP requests, authentication, webhooks, and error handling
- Hands-on experience working with OpenAI API, Claude API, Gemini API, or other LLM platforms
- Experience building AI-powered workflows, AI agents, chatbots, or automation systems
- Strong prompt engineering skills for AI applications
- Experience connecting multiple SaaS platforms into reliable end-to-end workflows
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable reading API documentation and implementing integrations independently
- Excellent documentation and communication skills
- Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
- Comfortable communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
About Near
At Near, we help top talent in Latin America find remote roles with US companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders.
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