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Full Stack Developer L3 /Agentic AI

Robots & Pencils is a digital innovation firm that helps clients use mobile, web, and AI technologies to transform their organizations. They focus on developing consumer applications, enterprise software, and education platforms by blending technology with a human-first approach.

Robots & Pencils

Employee count: 51-200

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Robots Pencils is seeking a Full Stack Developer (Level 3) to contribute to the development of conversational and agentic AI applications within our AI Agents practice. This team is responsible for creating, scaling, and maintaining intelligent, interactive chat and automation systems that enable seamless, human-like customer experiences.

The Full Stack Developer will work across both front-end and backend systems to design and implement features that power agentic chat experiences, integrating large language models (LLMs), real-time data, and robust APIs. The role requires strong software engineering fundamentals, practical experience with AI-assisted development tools, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering and Development

  • Design, build, and maintain full stack web applications that support agentic and conversational AI experiences
  • Develop scalable backend services and APIs to support real-time chat, workflow orchestration, and data processing
  • Implement intuitive, high-performance frontends using modern frameworks such as React or Next.js
  • Integrate LLMs, agent frameworks, and external APIs to enhance automation and user experience
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and design reviews, ensuring reliability, security, and maintainability
  • Utilize AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or OpenAI Codex to accelerate prototyping and delivery

Collaboration and Delivery

  • Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and cross-functional teams to define and implement product features
  • Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and release coordination
  • Support continuous integration and deployment pipelines, ensuring smooth delivery and testing processes
  • Collaborate on AI model integration and prompt design in support of intelligent application behavior
  • Communicate technical trade-offs and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

  • Explore and adopt new frameworks, libraries, and tools that enhance engineering productivity and system performance
  • Contribute to team knowledge sharing and documentation around emerging AI and agentic development practices
  • Apply creative problem-solving to improve scalability, latency, and user experience
  • Support experimentation, evaluation, and iteration of AI-powered product features

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional experience in full stack software development
  • Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and at least one backend language such as Python or Node.js
  • Experience developing applications using React, Next.js, or similar frontend frameworks
  • Strong understanding of API development, microservices, and REST or GraphQL patterns
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and DevOps workflows (Docker, CI/CD)
  • Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or OpenAI Codex
  • Solid understanding of software design principles, testing strategies, and version control practices
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences
  • Upper-intermediate English proficiency for effective cross-functional communication

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with AI agent frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, or Hugging Face
  • Knowledge of conversational AI or chatbot architectures
  • Experience integrating with large language model APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS Bedrock, etc.)
  • Familiarity with NLU, AI evaluation, or reinforcement learning methodologies
  • Experience building or maintaining scalable distributed systems in production
  • Exposure to AI infrastructure or evaluation frameworks

Personal Competencies

  • Technical curiosity – explores emerging tools and frameworks to improve engineering outcomes
  • Collaboration – works effectively across product, design, and AI teams
  • Accountability – takes ownership of end-to-end delivery and system quality
  • Adaptability – thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and adjusts to shifting priorities
  • Problem solving – approaches challenges with creativity and structured thinking
  • Communication – translates technical decisions into clear explanations for diverse audiences
  • Continuous improvement – contributes to evolving team standards, practices, and delivery excellence

Why Join Robots Pencils?

We don’t just ship features, we build digital-first products that matter. As a Senior Engineer, you’ll join a team that values deep craft, cross-functional collaboration, and relentless focus on quality. You’ll work on impactful agentic AI applications using modern technologies, while influencing engineering culture and best practices across the organization.

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At Robots & Pencils, we are at the forefront of digital innovation, revolutionizing how businesses leverage technology to achieve transformative growth. Since our inception in 2009, we've embraced the then-contrarian view that mobile would be more impactful than the internet itself. This foresight has positioned us as a leader in a world of unprecedented technological acceleration. Our core philosophy blends the sciences with the humanities—the 'Robots' with the 'Pencils'—fusing deep platform expertise with a human-first approach to design and strategy. We empower our clients by developing consumer applications, transformative enterprise software, and pioneering education platforms. Our expertise extends to operationalizing frontier technologies like machine learning, bots, and conversational user interfaces, enabling organizations to gain early and distinct advantages to future-proof their operations.

Our approach is centered on creating a company designed to attract and retain exceptional talent, amassing a team of hyper-skilled individuals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and creating previously inconceivable products. We partner with clients, from startups to global enterprises, to unlock unknown potential through data intelligence and industry experience. We craft user interactions that delight and inspire, always prioritizing the human experience. Our industry-leading, in-house talent meticulously crafts each line of code, delivering on the boldest ideas. We've developed our own groundbreaking products, such as Missions (now Slack's Workflow Builder), and an AI-powered Q&A engine, showcasing our commitment to continuous innovation. By fostering a culture of ongoing experimentation through initiatives like our FunLabs, we ensure our team remains at the leading edge of technology, bringing that cutting-edge knowledge to elevate our clients' digital experiences and technological capabilities. We are dedicated to helping organizations navigate the complexities of the digital landscape, transforming their businesses and creating what's next.

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401K/RRSP matching

Provides 401K/RRSP matching.

Health & wellness events

Organizes health and wellness events.

R&P branded swag

Provides company branded merchandise.

Flexible work schedule

Prioritizes work-life balance with flexible hours.

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