AI Engineer

ABOUT BLANK METAL Blank Metal is an AI-native engineering company that partners with enterprises to deliver production AI fast. We blend strategic insight with hands-on execution, shipping high-impact systems that turn AI initiatives into measurable business results. We're builders, not theorists. Our team of seasoned engineers, designers, and strategists work across industries to create AI applications that actually get used and make a difference. THE ROLE You're an experienced engineer who ships production AI features with confidence. You understand how to integrate LLM APIs and AI services into robust applications, architect scalable AI-powered systems, and deliver high-impact features that clients depend on. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Design and implement end-to-end AI integrations: from LLM API selection to production deployment - Architect AI-powered features that work reliably at scale - Work independently on complex projects with minimal oversight - Leverage LLM frameworks, vector databases, and prompt engineering to solve real problems - Integrate cloud AI services and build custom AI tooling when needed - Ship production-grade code that balances quality and velocity - Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other engineers - Contribute to technical decisions and architectural discussions - Mentor junior engineers when needed WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Production Expertise: Proven ability to ship production AI features end-to-end - LLM Mastery: Deep hands-on experience with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) and frameworks like LangChain - Full-Stack Skills: Strong development across frontend (React/modern frameworks), backend (Python, Node.js, .NET), and infrastructure - System Design: Can architect AI integrations that scale, handle errors gracefully, and provide good user experiences - AI Tooling: Comfortable with vector databases, prompt engineering, embedding models, and emerging AI tools - Quality Focus: You care about code quality, testing, and buildin