About the role
AI Engineer — Scrappy Builder
Remote · LATAM · Full-Time Contract
Location
LATAM (Remote)
Type
Full-Time Contract
Start
ASAP
Language
English Required
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're looking for a hands-on AI Engineer who thrives in ambiguity and loves shipping fast. This is not a
role for someone who designs systems for scale on day one — it's for a builder who can go from idea
to working prototype in days, not weeks.
You'll be working directly with an early-stage founder in test-and-learn mode. Expect narrow, welldefined problems where the highest value is speed of iteration, not architectural perfection. If you get
energy from shipping scrappy, functional MVPs and improving them quickly — this role is for you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Build end-to-end AI workflows independently — from prompt to working product
Prototype RAG pipelines, AI agents, or document processing tools in days, not months
Iterate rapidly on feedback with minimal structure or overhead
Own the full cycle: ideation build test ship improve
Communicate directly with the client, translating fuzzy requirements into working demos
Use AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex) to move even faster
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Must-Have
Has built complete AI workflows solo — not just contributed to large team systems
Comfortable delivering 'ugly but working' first versions and iterating from there
Startup, freelance, or solo founder background — used to owning outcomes end-to-end
Strong experience with LLMs, RAG, and AI agents in real production use cases
Fluent in English — you'll communicate directly with U.S.-based clients
Nice-to-Have
Experience with Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex for AI-assisted development
Track record of shipping multiple small MVPs across different domains
Familiarity with lightweight deployment: Lambda, minimal Docker setups, simple APIs
Experience in eCommerce, fintech, or document-heavy workflows
TECH STACK (FLEXIBLE)
We care more about your ability to ship than your specific stack. That said, experience with the
following is helpful:
Python LangGraph LangChain FastAPI
RAG / Qdrant Claude / OpenAI AWS Lambda Cursor / Codex
THIS ROLE IS NOT FOR YOU IF
You feel uncomfortable without a well-defined architecture before writing code
You prefer to be part of a larger team with clear swim lanes and handoffs
You optimize for scalability and robustness before proving the idea works
You need weeks to get a prototype in front of a stakeholder
WHY COMMITTED STAFF
Committed Staff connects the top 1% of LATAM talent with high-growth U.S. companies. We don't just
place candidates — we build committed teams that scale. You'll benefit from:
Direct access to innovative early-stage clients
Full-time remote work, fully aligned with U.S. time zones
Competitive LATAM-market compensation
A network of top tech professionals across Latin America
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