Special Projects - OCTO

Special Projects (Office of the CTO), Senior AI EngineerAbout the RoleWe're seeking an exceptional Senior AI Engineer to join our Office of the CTO's Special Projects team. This is a unique opportunity to work at the leading edge of AI research and development, building and iterating on cutting-edge AI agents and models that will shape our company's product vision and strategic direction. You'll have the freedom to explore emerging AI capabilities, prototype innovative solutions, and identify transformative opportunities for AI integration across our enterprise software platform.What You'll Do:Research & InnovationDesign, build, and rapidly iterate on experimental AI agents and models to explore state-of-the-art capabilitiesEvaluate emerging AI research, architectures, and techniques for potential integration into our product ecosystemPrototype novel AI applications that push the boundaries of what's possible with current technologyTranslate cutting-edge research papers into practical implementations and proof-of-conceptsTechnical DevelopmentArchitect and implement production-quality AI systems including RAG pipelines, agentic workflows, and multi-modal applicationsBuild robust evaluation frameworks to measure AI system performance, safety, and alignment with business objectivesDevelop reusable AI infrastructure, tools, and patterns that can be scaled across the organizationIntegrate AI capabilities with existing enterprise systems, APIs, and data architecturesStrategic ImpactCollaborate directly with the CTO and senior leadership to inform AI strategy and product roadmapIdentify high-impact opportunities where AI can create significant value for our customersCommunicate technical findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersMentor and influence engineering teams across the organization on AI best practicesWhat You Bring:Required Experience5+ years of software engineering experience with strong fundamentals in system design, algorithms, and data structures3+ years hands-on experience building AI-powered applications using LLMs and modern AI frameworksProven track record of shipping production AI systems that deliver measurable business valueExpertise with AI development tools and platforms (LangChain, LlamaIndex, OpenAI/Anthropic APIs, vector databases)Technical SkillsExpert-level proficiency in Python; experience with TypeScript/JavaScript is a plusStrong understanding of prompt engineering, RAG architectures, and agentic AI patternsExperience with AI evaluation methodologies, safety considerations, and failure mode analysisComfortable with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), containerization, and modern DevOps practicesFamiliarity with fine-tuning, model evaluation, and AI observability toolsMindset & ApproachExceptional ability to navigate ambiguity and rapidly prototype solutions with incomplete informationStrong research orientation with ability to consume academic papers and translate to practical applicationsProduct thinking with focus on user needs, business value, and real-world impactCollaborative communication style with ability to explain complex AI concepts clearlyIntellectual curiosity and excitement about pushing the boundaries of AI capabilitiesPreferred QualificationsExperience in enterprise software environments and understanding of B2B customer needsBackground in one or more AI specializations: NLP, reinforcement learning, or multi-agent systemsContributions to open-source AI projects or published technical writingExperience with responsible AI practices, model governance, and compliance considerationsPrevious experience in innovation labs, R&D teams, or strategic technical rolesWhat Makes This Role Unique:This isn't a traditional engineering role. You'll have:Direct access to leadership and influence over company-wide AI strategyFreedom to experiment without the constraints of typical product development cyclesVisibility and impact as your work shapes the future direction of our productsSmall team autonomy with resources to move fast and test bold ideasResearch time to stay at the forefront of AI developments and explore emerging capabilitiesOur EnvironmentWe're building a team culture that values intellectual curiosity, rapid experimentation, and thoughtful risk-taking. You'll work alongside other senior engineers who are equally passionate about AI's potential to transform enterprise software. We believe in giving smart people hard problems and the autonomy to solve them.Not sure if this is the right level? Don’t worry—while this role is scoped at L5+, we’re open to candidates at the Senior, Staff, or Principal level based on experience and impact. Our interviews are designed to calibrate level based on experience. Compensation is commensurate to leveling decisions.Compensation: $200,000 - $330,000 *Our compensation package includes a market competitive salary, equity for all full time roles, exceptional benefits, and, for applicable roles, commissions or bonus plans. Ultimately, in determining pay, final offers may vary from the amount listed based on geography, the role’s scope and complexity, the candidate’s experience and expertise, and other factors.Moveworks Is An Equal Opportunity Employer*Moveworks is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.Who We Are Moveworks is an AI Assistant that helps all employees find information, automate tasks, and be more productive. We give the entire workforce one interface to get answers and take action across every enterprise system. And for developers, we make it easy to build and deploy AI agents that bring the power of Moveworks to every business process or workflow.It’s all powered by a pioneering Reasoning Engine paired with an Agentic Automation Engine that, together, are able to handle even the most complex requests by understanding queries, then building and executing intelligent plans to fulfill them — in seconds.Founded in 2016, Moveworks has raised $315M in funding, and eclipsed $100M in ARR in 2024 thanks to our award-winning product and team. Along the way, we’ve earned recognition as a leader in the Forrester Wave for Conversational AI Platforms for Employee Services, as a member of the Forbes Cloud 100 and AI 50 lists, and as one of America’s Most Loved Workplaces according to Newsweek. Today, Moveworks has over 500 employees in six offices globally, and is backed by some of the world's most prominent investors including Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed, Bain Capital Ventures, Sapphire Ventures, Iconiq, and more.Over 350 leading organizations like Marriott, Databricks, Toyota, CVS Health, and Honeywell trust Moveworks to increase operational efficiency, enhance the employee experience, and drive lasting AI transformation.Come join one of the most innovative teams on the planet!