AI Product Builder & Systems Engineer

This is a remote position.

Virtual Rockstar is hiring a full-time AI Product Builder & Systems Engineer to join our leadership team and help design, build, and scale the next generation of our internal systems and external technology products.

This is not a traditional software developer role.

We are looking for an AI-native builder—someone who can architect, deploy, and continuously improve AI-powered systems that directly impact business performance. This role is about execution, not exploration.

If you are someone who ships, iterates, and solves real problems using AI and automation, keep reading.

About Virtual Rockstar

Virtual Rockstar is an industry-leading company based in Arizona that helps businesses streamline operations by offloading administrative, creative, and technical tasks to skilled remote professionals.

We are now evolving into a tech-enabled operations company, building smarter systems, leveraging AI, and creating scalable tools that improve both our internal operations and client outcomes.

What This Role Really Is

This role is what some call an “AI Engineer”—but more specifically, we are hiring a builder of real systems.

You will be responsible for creating:

• Automations that replace manual work

• Internal tools that improve speed and accuracy

• AI-powered workflows using LLMs

• Scalable systems that can evolve into products

This role sits at the intersection of:

• Engineering

• Operations

• Product development

You must be able to start with a business problem and build the solution—not just write code.

Responsibilities

AI Systems & Automation Development

• Build AI-powered workflows using tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and other LLM platforms

• Design and implement automation systems across recruiting, onboarding, training, and operations

• Develop prompt systems (context handling, structured outputs, etc.) to improve performance

Product & Application Development

• Build internal tools from scratch that improve efficiency and scalability

• Develop systems that can be productized into external offerings

• Own the full lifecycle: idea → build → deploy → iterate

Cloud & Systems Architecture

• Design and deploy applications using cloud infrastructure

• Build scalable, reliable systems using modern architecture

• Manage APIs and integrations across multiple platforms

Business Problem Solving

• Identify inefficiencies and propose automation or AI-based solutions

• Evaluate when to use no-code tools vs. custom builds vs. existing platforms

• Design systems end-to-end, not just individual components

Rapid Prototyping & Iteration

• Turn ideas into working prototypes quickly

• Ship fast, test in real environments, and iterate based on results

• Continuously improve systems through real-world feedback

Requirements

Must-Have Skills

AI & Engineering

• Strong proficiency in Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript

• Experience integrating LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar)

• Strong understanding of prompt engineering and system design

• Experience building and maintaining APIs and integrations

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Vercel, or similar)

Systems & Operations Thinking

• Ability to think problem-first, not tool-first

• Experience building end-to-end systems, not just features

• Familiarity with automation tools (Zapier, Make, GHL, etc.)

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, pgvector)

• Agent frameworks (LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen)

• Data pipelines / ETL workflows

• AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot)

• Startup or small-team experience

What We’re Looking For

• Builder mindset — you ship real things, not just ideas

• High ownership and ability to work without a playbook

• Strong communication — you can explain complex systems simply

• Fast execution — you move quickly and iterate often

• Business awareness — you understand why you're building something

Red Flags (Not a Fit If…)

• You’re “interested in AI” but haven’t shipped real projects

• You rely heavily on theory without execution

• You default to one tool for every problem

• You need highly structured direction for every task

• You prefer exploration over delivery

Why This Role Matters

This is a high-impact, leadership-level role that will directly influence:

• How Virtual Rockstar scales internally

• How we automate and optimize operations

• How we build future products and revenue streams

You won’t just be writing code—you’ll be building the systems that shape the company.

Benefits