[Remote] Ruby on Rails Developer (AI Focused) USA

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. RemoteStar is currently hiring for a client based in Houston, TX, a fast-growing SaaS company transforming operations in the energy sector.

The role involves designing and implementing AI-driven functionality to enhance automation and user experience within their ERP platform.

Responsibilities Design and implement AI-powered features within the platform (e.g., automation, recommendations, copilots)Integrate LLMs and/or ML models into existing services and workflowsEvaluate, select, and optimize AI tools, APIs, and frameworks for production useCollaborate with Product to translate business problems into AI-driven solutionsBuild and maintain scalable backend services to support AI functionalityProfile, test, and optimize performance of AI-integrated systemsEnsure reliability, security, and cost-efficiency of AI components in productionContribute to architecture decisions around AI integration and system designPartner with engineering teams to embed AI into existing applications without degrading stability Skills 3+ years of experience as a software engineer in a SaaS or cloud-based environmentStrong backend engineering experience (RoR and/or Golang preferred)Experience integrating APIs and working within distributed systemsHands-on experience with AI/ML tools (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face, or similar)Experience building or integrating AI-powered features into applications (not just experimentation)Strong understanding of data flow, system design, and performance optimizationExperience with relational databases (SQL Server or similar)Familiarity with microservices architecture, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelinesExperience deploying applications in Azure or similar cloud environmentsStrong problem-solving skills with ability to work in ambiguous, fast-moving environmentsBuilder mindset—someone who can take an idea and turn it into a working feature quicklyPragmatic approach to AI (focus on value, not hype)Ability to work independently in a contract environment while collaborating closely with internal teamsStrong communication skills and ability to explain AI concepts to non-technical stakeholdersExperience with prompt engineering, embeddings, or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)Exposure to model evaluation, fine-tuning, or AI performance monitoringExperience with event-driven architectures or real-time data processingBackground in energy, fintech, or other complex data-driven industries Company Overview RemoteStar provides end-to-end hiring, recruiting, and staffing services.

It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.remotestar.io.