AI Engineer
clera · Stockholm · $80,000 to $120,000
This posting has closed on 12 September 2026.
Description
About the Role
This is an engineering role at a small, fast-moving AI software startup where you will own two of the most critical technical challenges: backend scalability and LLM/AI agent flow optimization. Your work will directly shape platform performance and the quality of the user experience for a product that sits at the intersection of AI and everyday professional productivity.
What You'll Do
Design and implement backend systems and services built to operate at scale. Tune and iterate on LLM integrations and AI agent orchestration to improve reliability and efficiency in production. Take end-to-end ownership of both backend infrastructure and AI pipeline work, shipping meaningful improvements continuously.
What We're Looking For
Substantial hands-on track record of coding and shipping production software over time. Strong backend engineering experience designing and scaling distributed systems. Hands-on experience optimizing LLMs and AI agent flows in real production environments.
High agency, clear ownership mindset, and intentional career choices that reflect genuine commitment to craft. A strong side-project portfolio demonstrating technical depth and sustained curiosity. Experience working at fast-growing, early-stage startups is a strong plus.
Practical experience is valued; formal credentials are not required. Eligible and willing to work on-site in Stockholm, including relocation if needed. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $80,000 to $120,000 USD annually , plus equity. The salary and equity mix is negotiable, with flexibility for exceptionally senior candidates. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Location On-site in Stockholm, Sweden. Candidates must be willing and legally able to work in Sweden.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is an engineering role at a small, fast-moving AI software startup where you will own two of the most critical technical challenges: backend scalability and LLM/AI agent flow optimization. Your work will directly shape platform performance and the quality of the user experience for a product that sits at the intersection of AI and everyday professional productivity.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Design and implement backend systems and services built to operate at scale.
- Tune and iterate on LLM integrations and AI agent orchestration to improve reliability and efficiency in production.
- Take end-to-end ownership of both backend infrastructure and AI pipeline work, shipping meaningful improvements continuously.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Substantial hands-on track record of coding and shipping production software over time.
- Strong backend engineering experience designing and scaling distributed systems.
- Hands-on experience optimizing LLMs and AI agent flows in real production environments.
- High agency, clear ownership mindset, and intentional career choices that reflect genuine commitment to craft.
- A strong side-project portfolio demonstrating technical depth and sustained curiosity.
- Experience working at fast-growing, early-stage startups is a strong plus.
- Practical experience is valued; formal credentials are not required.
- Eligible and willing to work on-site in Stockholm, including relocation if needed. Visa sponsorship is not available. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary range: $80,000 to $120,000 USD annually, plus equity. The salary and equity mix is negotiable, with flexibility for exceptionally senior candidates. Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION On-site in Stockholm, Sweden. Candidates must be willing and legally able to work in Sweden.
Posting history
Reposted 2 times since 9 September 2026: a posting for this role in Stockholm was taken down and the role was posted again.
- 27 September 2026 – open
- 13 September 2026 – closed 19 September 2026
- 9 September 2026 – closed 12 September 2026 (this posting)
Salary context
17 other open postings titled AI Engineer state a salary: median USD 150,000 to USD 220,000 a year.
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