Principal AI Engineer

Los Angeles "Near UCLA" | Hybrid (Minimum 4 days in office) | Full Time |

About Us

At Kizen, we build technology that makes AI actually work for people.

Our platform helps organizations automate the workflows that matter most - from helping insurance agents manage contracting and commissions, to enabling healthcare providers to deliver proactive patient care, to empowering financial institutions to classify documents and extract data automatically.

And that's just the beginning. With Kizen, developers can build new enterprise applications, while business users can customize dashboards and agents using AI, low-code, or code - all on the same platform. The possibilities are limited only by imagination.

What used to take months or years to build, configure, and connect now takes just days. Kizen combines powerful pre-built agents and use cases with an enterprise platform for automation and data connection - all built on an AI-first architecture that's easy to adopt, scale, and trust.

We're not chasing hype. We're solving real operational problems and helping the world's most complex organizations work faster, smarter, and more humanely.

Join us in transforming how industries work - one workflow, one agent, and one customer success story at a time.

About the Role

Shape the Future of AI at Kizen

Are you ready to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI and backend systems? At Kizen, we're engineering intelligent systems that combine cutting-edge AI with robust backend architecture to revolutionize healthcare, redefine work-life balance, transform education, and elevate customer experiences. Our mission is to create technology that doesn't just work - it transforms how businesses operate.

As we rapidly expand, we're seeking exceptional engineers who excel in both AI development and backend systems. This is your opportunity to be part of something transformative - to architect and build systems that set new benchmarks for what technology can achieve across industries.

At Kizen, you'll join a brilliant, fun team tackling challenges that matter. We offer :

• The opportunity to work on groundbreaking AI technologies with real-world impact
• A startup culture that values innovation, ownership, and rapid iteration
• Regular opportunities to present your technical solutions to company leadership
• A supportive environment for professional growth and learning

We're looking for a Principal AI Engineer to provide strategic feedback and direction for our engineering team as we bring our next-generation platform to the world. In this position, you'll architect, plan, and build sophisticated AI systems with collaborators seamlessly integrating with our backend infrastructure, focusing on generative AI, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and multi-agent architectures.

Key Responsibilities

Experience

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

Technical Expertise

ML / AI Experience

LLM Systems Expertise

User Feedback and System Improvement

Professional Skills

Preferred Qualifications

Why Kizen

We're a fast-growing company that values innovation, growth, and continuous improvement. By joining Kizen, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the company while enjoying a supportive, dynamic, and collaborative workplace. You'll have opportunities for professional development, impact, and career advancement.

What We Offer

Kizen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics. At Kizen, we fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals.

The base salary range for this position is $250,000-$350,000. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base salary, we also offer generous equity and benefits packages.

If you're excited about creating impact experiences and contributing to a fast-paced, people-focused team, we'd love to meet you!

OTE - $312,000-$412,000K

Compensation Range

$250,000-$412,000 USD