AI Engineer/ Programmer
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R64,750 – R92,500 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
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Job Title:AI Engineer / AI Automation ArchitectSalary:$3,500 – $5,000/monthSchedule:Full-time (40 hours/week)Location:Remote (LATAM or South Africa preferred)Start Date:ASAP
About the Company
A fast-growing, marketing-driven roofing company based in the U.S., focused on lead generation, operational efficiency, and customer experience. The business is actively building a modern, tech-enabled infrastructure to support rapid growth and scale.
With a strong emphasis on automation and innovation, the company is investing in AI-driven systems to streamline operations, improve conversion, and create a competitive advantage in the market.
Why This Role Exists
As the company scales, manual processes and disconnected systems limit growth and efficiency. This role exists to design and build a fully integrated automation ecosystem that powers marketing, sales, and operations.
This is a high-impact role responsible for transforming how the business operates—leveraging AI and automation to drive revenue, reduce manual work, and create scalable systems.
About the Role
This is not a traditional engineering role. You will act as a builder, systems architect, and AI operator—owning the end-to-end development of automation systems across the business.
You will design and implement workflows using APIs, LLMs, and automation tools to create intelligent systems that improve lead conversion, streamline operations, and enable scalable growth.
The ideal candidate is both technical and strategic—someone who can build quickly, think in systems, and continuously optimize based on results.
Key Responsibilities
1. CRM & Revenue Operations Automation
* Build end-to-end lead flow systems from marketing to sales
* Automate scheduling, confirmations (SMS/email), and follow-ups
* Create multi-stage drip campaigns based on pipeline status
* Integrate deeply with CRM systems (e.g., JobNimbus) via APIs
* Continuously optimize conversion and response rates
2. Event-Based (Storm-Triggered) Marketing Systems
* Develop automations triggered by weather events (hail, wind, storms)
* Integrate with external weather data providers
* Trigger outbound campaigns across SMS, email, and voice AI
* Build scalable event-driven marketing systems
3. Voice AI & Conversational Systems
* Implement AI-powered outbound calling systems
* Build conversational AI workflows for lead engagement
* Develop internal tools such as sales training bots
* Optimize scripts, flows, and performance over time
4. AI-Driven Marketing Engine
* Build systems for generating marketing copy and content
* Enable scalable production of social media and creative assets
* Support both internal and customer-facing content workflows
5. AI Agent & Automation Management
* Design and manage AI agent workflows (e.g., GPT, Claude)
* Orchestrate multi-step automations across tools and systems
* Evaluate and implement new AI tools and capabilities
6. Internal Tooling & Innovation
* Build custom tools to support operations and growth
* Identify opportunities to automate manual processes
* Contribute to long-term technical vision and system architecture
Qualifications
Must-Have:
* Strong experience with APIs, integrations, and system architecture
* Experience building automation workflows (Zapier, Make, or similar)
* Hands-on experience with LLMs (e.g., GPT, Claude) and AI workflows
* Ability to design and build end-to-end systems independently
* Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking ability
Nice-to-Have:
* Experience with CRM systems (JobNimbus or similar)
* Experience with voice AI or telephony integrations
* Background in startups, agencies, or high-growth environments
* Experience building scalable internal tools or platforms
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R64,750/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($3,500/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →