Job Description

Role Overview

We are hiring an

Applied AI & Generative Engineer

who will lead the integration of artificial intelligence into our products -- not as a support tool, but as the

core method of development and innovation

.



This role is built for a developer who doesn't just use AI occasionally, but thinks in

LLM flows, prompt chains, vector embeddings, and API orchestration

. You'll build intelligent tools, interfaces, Software and automations using

generative AI models

, with Node.js as your foundation for real-time integration.



You will be instrumental in bringing our AI ambitions to life across Blue Robot's interactive experiences and SaaS platforms

Key Responsibilities

Build

AI-first features

and internal tools using APIs from OpenAI. Use

LLMs and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)

as core building blocks of backend architecture. Build with and around Node.js to enable

real-time orchestration of AI features

. Prototype and productionise new

generative experiences

, e.g., automated moderation, personalised user flows, campaign concepting tools. Work closely with the design, product, and sales enablement teams to deliver

AI-native products

that scale across global markets. Stay up to date with the AI ecosystem (e.g. open models, CDNs for inference, emerging libraries) and actively test/integrate where impactful. Develop safe and effective prompt engineering systems, structured outputs, and feedback loops to optimise model behaviour.

Tech & Tools You'll Likely Use

Languages:

JavaScript / Node.js

LLM Providers:

OpenAI

Dev Tools:

LangChain, Pinecone, ChromaDB, Supabase, Vercel, GitHub Copilot

Ideal Candidate Will Have

A portfolio or examples of work where

AI was core to the product or workflow

. Hands-on experience integrating AI APIs (OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, etc.) into working systems. A strong foundation in

Node.js

, with a focus on scalable, event-driven APIs. Comfort with AI concepts: embeddings, prompt engineering, function calling, fine-tuning. Motivation to help define Blue Robot's internal AI engineering culture.

Bonus Experience (Not Required, But Valued)

Building interactive, AI-driven frontend experiences. Experience with

vector databases

,

LLM agents

, or RAG-based systems. Working knowledge of data protection frameworks (POPIA, GDPR) in AI contexts.

Why This Role Matters

AI is not a feature -- it's a foundation. At Blue Robot, we are embedding generative AI into our products and processes to offer brands and agencies the most

engaging

,

safe

, and

high-performing experiences

on the world's biggest platforms. Your work will shape how thousands of users interact with branded experiences and how brands connect through Active Engagement.