Sr AI Engineer

Overview
Sr AI Engineer (Fullstack - TS/Vue/NodeJS) at n8n. n8n is a workflow automation platform that combines AI capabilities with business process automation. We provide technical teams code-level flexibility with no-code speed, supported by a passionate community of builders. With 500+ integrations and fair-code principles, we are transforming how businesses connect systems and processes.

As a Senior AI Engineer, you will drive intelligent features that redefine how users build automations. You will build AI-powered capabilities, from natural language input to smart suggestions, to make creating workflows faster and more intuitive.

Responsibilities

Architect and implement AI-powered capabilities: code generation, intelligent node creation, and workflow optimization.

Integrate LLM APIs and embedding models for text-to-workflow and natural language code suggestions.

Design and iterate on prompts to improve model output and user experience.

Build internal tooling, evaluation benchmarks, and automated testing for AI components.

Collaborate with other engineers to ensure AI features are reliable, performant, and scalable.

Balance experimentation with impact: ship quickly while focusing on user value.

Stay current with advances in LLMs, prompt frameworks, and developer tools, and bring those insights into our roadmap.

Requirements

5+ years of experience building web-based products, ideally in B2B SaaS startups.

Strong fullstack development skills with TypeScript, Node.js, and API design.

Proven track record shipping AI-powered features in production with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) and ability to translate machine intelligence into user value.

Deep understanding of AI fundamentals: agent architectures, chat completion roles, embedding vectors, vector databases, and chunking strategies.

Hands-on experience with prompt engineering, embedding models, and vector stores.

User-focused mindset with a bias for shipping and fast iteration.

Preferred / Bonus Points

Experience fine-tuning LLMs or working with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems.

Frontend experience using Vue or React.

Technical writing or documentation contributions, especially for developer tools or AI.

Experience with agent orchestration patterns and state management in multi-step AI systems.

Knowledge of code quality evaluation metrics and context optimization techniques.

Location, Visa & Language
We sponsor visas to Germany; for any other country, you need to have a current right to work. Our company language is English.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and equity.

Work/life balance and remote-first culture with occasional off-sites.

Health, dental, and vision plans (varies by region).

Future planning options and retirement contributions where applicable.

Disability, life, and hospital coverage in applicable regions.

Yearly allowance for courses, books, events, or coaching.

Open source support and opportunities to contribute to the project.

Transparent communications and a strong, inclusive culture.

Company & Diversity
n8n is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives are part of our culture.

Job Post Details

Location: Dublin, Ireland (remote-friendly with location-based postings to ensure visibility)

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and IT

Industries: Software Development

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