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Smartcat is seeking an AI Solutions Builder to join a high-impact team within the Office of the CEO. This role involves building AI-powered internal tools for sales intelligence, knowledge management, and executive decision support. The ideal candidate has basic coding skills, experience with AI coding tools like Claude or Cursor, and comfort with cloud infrastructure. You will work directly with executive leadership in a fast-paced, remote-first environment. Strong curiosity, autonomy, and a mix of Russian and English proficiency are required.
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Dear Smartcat Hiring Team,
I am excited to apply for the AI Solutions Builder position at Smartcat. With a strong passion for AI, hands-on experience experimenting with tools like Claude and Cursor, and a knack for translating business problems into practical solutions, I thrive in the kind of fast-paced, high-ownership environment you describe.
My background includes building AI-powered internal tools, working with Python and cloud platforms, and managing RAG pipelines on vector databases. I am particularly drawn to the opportunity to collaborate directly with the executive team and shape the future of agentic AI at a company that is redefining how humans and digital teammates work together.
I am confident my technical curiosity, communication skills, and ability to operate with autonomy will allow me to drive measurable impact from day one. I look forward to contributing to Smartcat’s mission.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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I would describe a recent project where I used Claude to analyze customer feedback from multiple sources. I first identified the business need, then gathered the data, used a Python script to clean and structure it, and built a simple dashboard to surface key insights to the sales team. The process involved rapid experimentation, iterating on prompts, and ultimately delivering a tool that saved hours of manual analysis.
I would start by identifying the knowledge sources and mapping out the user queries. Then I would set up a vector database for semantic embeddings and combine it with a keyword search index (like Elasticsearch). Using a hybrid retrieval approach, I would build a RAG pipeline that reranks results to provide the most relevant answers. I would test and iterate with real users to refine the system.
I focus on understanding the underlying business objective first. I break down the problem into small, testable pieces and communicate trade-offs in simple terms, using analogies and visual aids. I also make it a practice to ask clarifying questions and regularly share progress updates to ensure alignment with leadership.
I have used vector databases like Pinecone and Weaviate to store and query embeddings, and I've worked with MCP (Model Context Protocol) to connect AI models to external data sources. I would explain vector databases as a way to find similar items based on meaning rather than exact matches, and MCP as a standardized way for AI agents to access the context they need to perform tasks.
I actively follow AI communities, experiment with new models and tools in sandbox environments, and participate in hackathons. For example, when I learn about a new embedding technique or a better agent framework, I prototype it on a small internal task to evaluate its impact. I would bring this mindset to Smartcat, continuously testing and integrating innovations that yield practical benefits.
About Smartcat
Smartcat is building the future of work, where human expertise meets digital teammates to drive 10x to 1000x productivity gains for the world’s leading enterprises.
We’re on the frontier of an entirely new category: Agentic AI. We enable enterprises to build high-performing hybrid workforces made up of both humans and AI agents. These AI agents aren’t generic copilots. They’re fully trained digital teammates that learn from your best people, your content, and your business strategy—ready to get to work from day one.
Our platform combines generative AI, human-in-the-loop workflows, and a living Enterprise Skill Graph that continuously learns and improves. Whether you’re launching a product globally, onboarding new hires, translating learning content, or aligning legal teams across regions, Smartcat turns knowledge into action and action into scale.
Over 1,000 companies, including 20% of the Fortune 500, rely on Smartcat to bring their business to the world—instantly, accurately, and in every language. As a Series C company with consistently high year-over-year growth, we’re scaling fast and investing in people who want to shape the future of work with us.
Join us in unlocking global potential, one human and agent team at a time.
This role is ideal for someone who loves AI, thinks in systems, and enjoys building practical solutions that drive measurable impact.
You don’t need to be a software engineer, but you should be comfortable working with modern AI tools, experimenting quickly, and learning fast. We’re looking for strong curiosity, basic coding ability, and real “vibe coding” experience.
You’ll work directly with the executive and leadership teams to build AI-powered tools and knowledge systems that improve how the company operates and makes decisions. You’ll join a small, high-impact team within the Office of the CEO.
Responsibilities
- Build and optimize AI-powered internal tools for:
- Sales pipeline analysis and customer intelligence
- Internal knowledge management
- Operational reporting and business insights
- Executive decision support
- Work with structured and unstructured data, including vector databases, MCP, and RAG
- Build and maintain AI agents that combine semantic and keyword search across internal knowledge bases, meeting transcripts, and CRM data
- Manage infrastructure for AI services, with support from DevOps
- Translate ambiguous business problems into scalable, AI-enabled solutions
- Help drive AI adoption and AI-first thinking across the organization
Requirements
- Strong interest in AI, automation, and emerging technologies
- Familiarity with AI coding tools such as Claude, Cursor, Cline, or similar
- Basic coding skills (Python), or strong motivation to learn quickly
- Comfortable with the command line, basic Linux administration, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP)
- Proven ability to drive projects end-to-end
- Comfortable operating in a fast-moving startup environment with ambiguity
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to turn business needs into practical AI tools
- English and Russian proficiency required
What We Offer
- Fully remote work
- The chance to work at an AI-native company at the forefront of agentic AI
- Direct collaboration with the CEO and executive team
- High ownership and autonomy — your work directly influences company operations
- A fast-paced, highly collaborative, and supportive team
- A culture built on innovation, speed, ownership, and results
- Room to grow alongside a rapidly scaling global company
Why joining Smartcat might be your best move so far
- A global, connected team
We’re a team of 200+ people across 30+ countries, working together through a hub-and-spoke model anchored in eight key locations: New York, London, Lisbon, Costa Rica, Serbia, Armenia, Georgia, and Spain. Most of our roles are remote-friendly, giving you the flexibility to do your best work from where you thrive. For customer-facing teams, we prioritize proximity to our customers, ensuring we stay deeply connected to their needs and deliver an exceptional experience. No matter where you’re based, you’ll be part of a highly collaborative, globally-distributed team that values ownership, speed, and meaningful impact. - Be part of an AI Native Organization
We are highly innovative, using AI across all areas of the organization to accelerate decision-making and free people to focus on strategy and high-impact work. We embrace new ideas and encourage all Smartcaters, regardless of level or department, to manage their own AI Agents. At Smartcat you’ll shape how AI transforms the workplace and play an integral role in ensuring Smartcat remains a leader in AI innovation. - Innovating a $100 Billion industry
Smartcat is reshaping the $100B multilingual content industry with an AI-powered platform that makes it easy for companies to create, translate, and localize global content at scale. Our platform enables enterprise teams to move away from slow, traditional outsourcing methods, and achieve fast, high-quality results, at a fraction of the cost. - Join the rocketship to scale-up 10x and beyond together
We are looking for someone to become an integral part of our team and play a crucial role in the most exciting part of our journey: transitioning from a post-Series C startup to a company exceeding $100M in ARR and $1B in valuation. Our journey isn’t for the faint of heart. We are growing at 130% YoY, thanks to our strong product-market fit and high-performing team, and plan to accelerate from here. - Smartcat Culture Code: Where Diversity Meets High Performance
At Smartcat, we are committed to building a culture that highlights respect and appreciation for each individual’s unique background and perspective, while maintaining a strong focus on results and engagement. We believe in welcoming everyone and fostering an inclusive environment where team members can be their authentic selves at work. Our commitment to inclusion is steadfast, and we stand firmly against discrimination and harassment.
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