Principal AI Engineer

linq

Lead AI integration at LINQ, enhancing K-12 software efficiency through innovative workflows. Collaborate across teams to design and implement AI agents for streamlined operations.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $190,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Embed with teams across LINQ to learn workflows and identify friction points
Design and ship multi-step agents
Build with appropriate tools and ensure durable deployments
Define metrics and prove impact
Train teams and transition ownership of what you’ve built

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years building production software
Direct experience building agents, multi-step, tool-using LLM workflows
Working knowledge of modern agent stack and APIs
Track record of driving adoption of new tools
Strong fluency across the stack: scripting, app development, API integrations
Exceptional written and verbal communication.
Comfort with ambiguity
Experience in a PE-backed, multi-product SaaS environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) plan with 4% employer match
Paid time off (Open Paid Time Off Plan)
Paid parental leave
Ten paid corporate holidays
16 paid volunteer hours
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Gym reimbursements

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Hard Skills & Tools

production softwaremulti-step agentstool-using LLM workflowsscriptingapp developmentAPI integrationsmodern agent stackdurable deploymentsmetrics definitionimpact measurement

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationcomfort with ambiguityteam trainingownership transition