Newark, United States of America Hybrid Full-time

Robots and Pencils is hiring a Staff AI Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Design and sustain backend systems using Python and Node.js, including serverless setups like AWS Lambda and API Gateway
  • Create and manage APIs that power frontend interfaces and connect with external platforms
  • Help build frontend components and ensure seamless full-stack interoperability
  • Produce clean, testable, and well-documented code with comprehensive unit tests
  • Support workflow development using orchestration tools such as Sequencer or state machines
  • Build event-driven logic and asynchronous operations using services like SQS and EventBridge
  • Enhance system resilience with improved error recovery and retry mechanisms
  • Develop RESTful API endpoints and support backend architectural integrity
  • Connect internal systems and third-party platforms, especially AI-based services
  • Improve service efficiency and scalability using DynamoDB single-table design, including composite keys and transactional writes
  • Enforce secure methods for data processing and storage
  • Diagnose and resolve production issues with mentorship from senior developers
  • Support logging, monitoring, and debugging initiatives to maintain system health
  • Assist in deploying and managing releases in cloud-native environments using AWS and Docker
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across different time zones and regions
  • Engage in code reviews and technical discussions to ensure code quality
  • Take responsibility for end-to-end delivery of assigned features and tasks
  • Continuously grow technical expertise, including using AI-powered development tools like Claude Code

Work Arrangement

Hybrid — Newark, NJ

About company
Robots and Pencils
A design and technology agency that partners with enterprise clients across industries (security, SaaS, manufacturing, financial services) to build products that matter.
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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category backend
Posted 4 hours ago