Systems Engineer
Systems Engineers in AI companies design and operate the enterprise technology platforms that enable researchers and product teams to work efficiently—managing identity systems like Okta, collaboration tools such as Google Workspace and Slack, and endpoint infrastructure while ensuring security and scalability. What distinguishes this role from general IT administration is the emphasis on automation-first problem solving: rather than simply maintaining systems, these engineers architect scalable workflows using APIs, infrastructure-as-code, and integration platforms to eliminate manual processes and reduce operational friction. They typically sit within IT Engineering or Enterprise Systems teams, partnering closely with Security and Infrastructure groups to support rapid company growth, and increasingly they're being asked to bridge traditional IT operations with emerging AI workflows and autonomous systems.
Skills
What companies are looking for in this role.
Administering identity and access management platforms including single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and lifecycle automation
Managing endpoint devices across multiple operating systems including macOS and Windows through mobile device management platforms
Designing and maintaining secure SaaS platform configurations and integrations
Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues across systems and networks
Building automation and infrastructure-as-code to reduce manual toil and improve reliability
Administering and optimizing Linux and Windows server infrastructure in production environments
Implementing and enforcing security policies, encryption standards, and compliance controls
Managing network infrastructure including DNS, DHCP, VPN, and firewall configurations
Designing and executing scalable IT platform architecture for enterprise environments
Designing configuration-as-code practices and safe deployment patterns for enterprise systems
Managing IT service management ticketing systems and maintaining service level agreements
Managing hardware lifecycle including procurement, provisioning, inventory, and deprovisioning
Implementing and managing observability solutions including monitoring and alerting
Supporting compliance certifications including SOC 2 and ISO 27001 through control implementation and evidence collection
Executing on-call support rotations and managing incident response procedures
Designing and deploying agentic AI workflows and cross-platform automation enabling AI-driven operations
Building integrations between enterprise systems and AI platforms to enable autonomous workflows
Operationalizing IT systems to support advanced AI and machine learning workloads
Documenting systems, procedures, and operational runbooks for knowledge sharing and operational consistency
Collaborating cross-functionally with Security, Engineering, and other teams to align on technical solutions
Performing root cause analysis and post-incident reviews to improve system reliability
Leading IT projects and driving technical implementations with clear scope and measurable outcomes
Providing technical support and training to end users on IT systems and processes
Operating with strong technical judgment and sound prioritization in fast-moving environments
Technology
The tools and technologies that define this role.
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