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# AI Developer

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thelab posts a FDE role to build for teams inside the company in New York, NY with no pay posted. Builds and optimizes production-ready AI tools, backend services, and automation workflows for Wellcom HOME's creative production operations. Read from the employer’s posting on November 8, 2026.

- [thelab](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/thelab)

First seen Oct 24, 2026 · open on BambooHR as of Nov 8, 2026

Pay not posted New York, NY Full-time

Builds and optimizes production-ready AI tools, backend services, and automation workflows for Wellcom HOME's creative production operations.

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## At a glance

### Posted base pay

Not posted

Not stated FDE postings, 50 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $151K to $204K, median $180K.

### The work

Builds for teams inside the company

Balance **Mostly building**

Project stages

1. Pre-sales (not covered)
2. Proof of concept (not covered)
3. Implementation
4. Operations

- **Coding**: Writes production code

- **Builds for**: Internal teams

- **Role**: Individual contributor

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## Conditions

- **Location**: New York, NY

- **Employment type**: Full-time

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## The job description from thelab

Position Summary:

As an AI Developer, you will design, build, and optimize AI-powered tools, automations, and workflows that enhance creative production across Wellcom HOME. Working closely with production teams, engineers, creatives, and AI specialists, you'll transform business challenges into scalable AI solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and innovation.

This role combines software development, AI integration, and workflow automation to create production-ready systems that support content creation, asset management, CGI, VFX, and marketing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and develop AI-powered applications, services, and internal tools.
- Build scalable automation workflows that improve creative and production processes.
- Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs), computer vision, generative AI, and machine learning technologies into existing production pipelines.
- Develop APIs and backend services that connect AI solutions with internal systems.
- Collaborate with creative, production, CGI, VFX, and technology teams to identify automation opportunities.
- Optimize AI models for speed, accuracy, reliability, and cost efficiency.
- Build reusable components and internal frameworks that accelerate AI development.
- Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve system performance.
- Maintain documentation for AI tools, workflows, and technical implementations.
- Stay current with emerging AI technologies and recommend innovative applications that enhance Wellcom HOME.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or equivalent experience.
- Strong programming experience with Python.
- Experience building applications using modern AI frameworks and APIs.
- Experience working with REST APIs and cloud services.
- Understanding of machine learning concepts and prompt engineering.
- Experience with version control (Git).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with Generative AI platforms (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, etc.).
- Experience using LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, or similar AI orchestration frameworks.
- Experience deploying AI applications to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
- Familiarity with Docker and containerized deployments.
- Knowledge of vector databases and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
- Experience integrating AI into production, marketing, media, or creative workflows.
- Experience with image, video, or 3D AI technologies.

Technical Skills:

Programming

- Python
- JavaScript / TypeScript
- SQL

AI & Machine Learning

- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Prompt Engineering
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
- AI Agents
- Machine Learning fundamentals

Cloud & Infrastructure

- Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
- Docker
- Git
- CI/CD

Development

- REST APIs
- Backend development
- Workflow automation
- Data integration

Success in This Role:

A successful AI Developer will:

- Build AI solutions that streamline production workflows.
- Improve operational efficiency through automation.
- Deliver reliable, scalable AI applications for internal teams.
- Collaborate effectively across creative, production, and engineering functions.
- Drive continuous innovation while maintaining security, quality, and performance standards.

### Pay range

115,000

[View posting at thelab](https://thelabnyc.bamboohr.com/careers/256)

## About thelab

Creative and digital agency delivering strategy, branding, performance marketing, e-commerce, content production, and technology for brands.

Acquired · 50–100 people

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