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Applied AI Engineer

Automattic Careers
CompanyAutomattic Careers
CategoryEngineering
LocationUS
RemoteRemote
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryUSD 70k–170k
Posted24 Apr 2026
Last verified12 Aug 2026
SourceThe employer's own careers page (company_site)
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Description
At Automattic, we're dedicated to making the web a better place. We're a distributed company (1,400+ employees across 65+ countries) behind WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Jetpack, Tumblr, Beeper, Mesh (formerly Clay), and more. We're looking for exceptional AI engineers who've shipped breakthrough products that millions actually use. What You'll Do: • Ship user-facing AI features across our product ecosystem spanning WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Tumblr, Beeper, Mesh, and more • Build and iterate rapidly on AI-powered products that directly impact millions of users • Move from concept to production quickly, prototyping new AI capabilities • Collaborate asynchronously with product managers, designers, and engineers across distributed teams • Stay current with rapid AI developments and translate them into meaningful user experiences Required Qualifications: • Proven track record shipping AI features users actively employ • Production experience with LLMs (both API-based and custom implementations) at meaningful scale • Full-stack development proficiency with PHP, TypeScript, and React primarily • Strong machine learning fundamentals with awareness of the field's developments • Product-first thinking; ability to move fast without breaking things • Comfortable working asynchronously in distributed teams Preferred Experience: • Consumer AI products achieving significant user scale • WordPress, e-commerce, or messaging platform expertise • Open source contributions demonstrating technical thinking • Startup founder or early-stage engineer background Compensation: $70,000-$170,000 USD base salary, paid in local currency. Pay reflects the potential contribution and impact you can bring. Additional benefits include open vacation policy, home office and co-working stipends, paid three-month sabbatical after five years, and life insurance coverage.