Who You Are

As a Senior IT Systems Engineer, AI, you are a forward-thinking technologist who bridges the worlds of infrastructure, automation, and artificial intelligence. You thrive in dynamic, data-rich environments and bring a disciplined, service-oriented mindset to scaling AI systems and automations across Justworks. You understand how to operationalize machine learning and generative AI technologies responsibly and effectively, driving measurable business value while maintaining our commitment to reliability, security, and transparency.

You are a proactive problem-solver and trusted technical partner to Digital Security, Data and Analytics, and Engineering stakeholders. You excel at designing, implementing, and maintaining AI-driven workflows that enhance productivity, automate support processes, and integrate seamlessly into our enterprise systems. Your curiosity drives continuous learning, and your expertise enables you to mentor others in emerging AI operations practices.

Your Success Profile

What You Will Work On

• Architect, deploy, and manage AI infrastructure, workflows, and automations that power IT and internal operations.
• Develop, monitor, and optimize AI models and pipelines used for IT support automation, knowledge retrieval, and internal tooling.
• Partner with IT Systems, Data Engineering, and Security teams to ensure responsible, compliant, and ethical AI deployment.
• Integrate AI and automation tools into Justworks’ SaaS ecosystem — including Okta, Slack, Atlassian, and other enterprise platforms.
• Define and maintain standard operating procedures for AI workflows, including monitoring, model retraining, and incident response.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess opportunities for automation using LLMs, RPA, and AI service APIs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor on AI operations practices, guiding the IT team through adoption and experimentation.
• Contribute to internal documentation, training, and governance frameworks for AI systems across the organization.
• Stay current with emerging AI operations technologies, frameworks, and best practices — sharing insights to strengthen our IT capabilities.

How You Will Do Your Work

As a Senior IT Systems Engineer, AI, how results are achieved is as important as the results themselves. Your foundational competencies include:

Good Judgment — Applying critical thinking to evaluate the tradeoffs of automation and AI deployment; balancing innovation with risk.
Resourcefulness — Building creative, effective solutions using available tools and data; adapting quickly to evolving AI technologies.
Teamwork and Communication — Collaborating across IT, Security, and Data teams with clarity and empathy; documenting rigorously.
Influence and Leadership — Mentoring peers, promoting responsible AI adoption, and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing.
Skills and Knowledge — Combining deep technical expertise with continuous learning in AI systems engineering, MLOps, and automation frameworks.

In addition, all Justworkers focus on aligning their behaviors to our core values known as COGIS. It stands for:

• Camaraderie - Day to day you can be seen working together toward a higher purpose. You like to have fun. You’re an active listener, treat people respectfully, and have a strong desire to know and help others.
• Openness - Your default is to be open. You're willing to share information, understand other perspectives, and consider new possibilities. You’re curious, ask open questions, and are receptive to thoughts and feedback from others.
• Grit - You demonstrate grit by having the courage to commit and persevere. You’re committed, earnest, and dive in to get the job done well with a positive attitude.
• Integrity - Simply put, do what you say and say what you'll do. You’re honest and forthright, have a strong moral compass, and strive to match your words with your actions while leading by example. 
• Simplicity - Be like Einstein: “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler.”

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT Systems Engineering, DevOps, or AI/ML Operations.
• Hands-on experience with AI workflow orchestration tools (e.g., LangChain, Airflow, Prefect, or similar).
• Proficiency in Python, API integrations, and automation scripting for systems and service management.
• Experience managing LLM-based or ML-powered applications in production environments.
• Knowledge of Okta, Atlassian, and SaaS automation platforms (e.g., BetterCloud, Torq, Zapier for Enterprise, or similar).
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD best practices.
• Experience building secure and auditable automations aligned with compliance and governance standards.
• Proven record of mentorship, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Passion for continuous learning in AI and automation, with a strong sense of accountability for outcomes. 
  
  The base wage range for this position based in our New York City Office is targeted at $127,000.00 to $152,500.00 per year.