AI Automation & Systems Engineer

Department: Engineering

Location: Egypt, Ethiopia, South Africa, Argentina, Nigeria

Compensation: $3.5K per month

Employment Type: Contract

This role is open to candidates based in LATAM, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Please note that as this role supports U.S.-based clients, candidates must be available to work during U.S. business hours aligned with the client’s time zone.

Our client is a boutique advocacy and political consulting firm that delivers strategic communications services to organizations, corporations, and public figures. Their work spans press strategy, crisis communications, influencer engagement, and large-scale advocacy campaigns, operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent client initiatives. As the firm scales, they are investing heavily in AI to streamline internal operations and build highly efficient systems.

Location

Fully remote | 9 AM - 5 PM EST

Role Overview

The AI Automation & Systems Engineer will design, build, and maintain internal AI systems that support the firm’s operational workflows. This role focuses on developing an AI-powered project management and product creation system that connects tools such as Claude, Asana, Slack, and email workflows to automate communication, task generation, and internal coordination across teams and client projects.

Key Responsibilities

AI System Development

• Design and build internal AI-powered systems that support project management and operational workflows.

• Develop integrations between tools such as Claude, Asana, Slack, email systems, and automation platforms.

• Translate business processes into scalable AI-driven operational systems.

Workflow Automation & Integration

• Build automation pipelines that connect communication channels, project management tools, and internal systems.

• Create systems where client communications automatically generate tasks and project updates.

• Automate processes such as task assignment, meeting summaries, and internal reporting.

Project Management System Architecture

• Collaborate with leadership to design an AI-powered project management framework.

• Improve coordination across multiple teams and client projects through automated tracking, reporting, and prioritization.

• Build systems that allow leadership to query project status using AI assistants.

AI Tool Integration & Optimization

• Integrate tools such as Claude, OpenAI APIs, Zapier, Make, and similar automation platforms.

• Continuously evaluate emerging AI tools and recommend system improvements.

• Optimize workflows to improve efficiency and usability.

System Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain and update internal AI infrastructure.

• Implement improvements based on feedback from leadership and internal teams.

• Serve as the internal point of contact for AI system updates and enhancements.

Qualifications

Experience

• Experience building AI-powered automation systems or internal operational tools.

• Experience integrating AI tools with project management or operational platforms.

• Experience designing and maintaining workflow automation systems.

Skills

• Familiarity with large language models such as Claude or OpenAI.

• Experience with automation tools such as Zapier, Make, or n8n.

• Strong understanding of APIs and system integrations.

• Experience working with project management platforms such as Asana, ClickUp, or similar tools.

• Strong strategic thinking around systems design, workflows, and operational efficiency.

• Ability to experiment, iterate, and adapt quickly as technologies evolve.

• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with changing priorities.

What Success Looks Like

• Successful implementation of AI-powered systems that automate project management and operational workflows.

• Increased efficiency across teams through automation of repetitive processes.

• Seamless integration between communication tools, project management platforms, and AI systems.

• Ongoing optimization as new AI technologies become available.

Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to build the internal AI systems that support a growing consulting firm’s operations. The AI Automation & Systems Engineer will work directly with leadership to shape how AI is embedded into daily workflows, creating scalable systems that drive efficiency and support long-term growth.

Application Process:

To be considered for this role these steps need to be followed:

• Fill in the application form

• Record a video showcasing your skill sets