Lead AI Platform Engineer

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Lead AI Platform Engineer managing OUTFRONT's internal AI platform, overseeing architecture and production code. Collaborating with CTO and VP of AI while mentoring the automation pod.

Posted 6/7/2026full-timeNew York City • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $175,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSNode.jsPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take ownership of our internal AI platform, built on the Vercel AI SDK and AWS Bedrock
Move it into full production, build the roadmap, expand model and agent capabilities
Integrate with internal data sources
Evolve our Model Context Protocol server that exposes OUTFRONT's inventory, holds, and campaign tools to AI buyer agents
Design and build the shared platform that internal automation teams use to ship agents safely
Evaluate, integrate, and operationalize new capabilities of AWS AI stack

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years building production backend or full-stack systems
At least 2 years building LLM-backed systems that real users depend on
Deep AWS experience; Bedrock specifically is a strong plus
Comfort with Lambda, ECS, App Runner, RDS, IAM and networking surface that AI workloads require
TypeScript/Node and/or Python proficiency
Hands-on experience with agent frameworks and protocols (MCP, A2A, or equivalent)
Strong API design instincts
Communication and judgment matter as much as the code

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision (including same and opposite-sex domestic partners)
HSA and FSA plans
Family Benefits
Pet Benefits
401(k) Plan with an Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Commuter Benefits
Educational Assistance
Robust Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program including 7 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

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Hard Skills & Tools

backend developmentfull-stack developmentLLM-backed systemsAWSVercel AI SDKTypeScriptNode.jsPythonAPI designagent frameworks

Soft Skills

communicationjudgment