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AI Engineer

DurableVancouverEngineering
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Salary
$180K - $225K CAD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
17 Mar 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The AI Engineer position at Durable is an on-site or Canada-based remote opportunity focused on blending application development with artificial intelligence engineering. This role is ideal for technical professionals who enjoy designing polished customer-facing features while scaling the underlying AI infrastructure.

Role Overview

This position sits at the intersection of application development and AI engineering. Professionals in this role build new customer-facing features from the ground up while helping to scale and integrate the underlying AI infrastructure. Team members craft reliable, fast software and tackle complex, unsolved technical problems.

Key Responsibilities

Build customer-facing features from scratch, owning features end-to-end.
Integrate and scale the AI infrastructure that supports platform features.
Design agentic workflows, write evaluations, and build systems that remain reliable with unpredictable models.
Deliver polished, fast, and reliable software with a strong focus on user trust and interface quality.

Requirements

Production-grade experience with TypeScript, React, and NextJS.
Strong backend capabilities including API design, asynchronous systems, schema decisions, and scaling under load.
For full-stack focus: applied production AI experience such as RAG, tool calling, memory, and multi-agent patterns, alongside writing evaluations.
For frontend focus: expertise in design systems, animation, motion, data-fetching patterns, and browser performance.
Candidates must be based in Canada, with availability to travel to the Vancouver office at least once per quarter.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with the existing tech stack and AI tooling, including Cloudflare Workers, Durable Objects, Postgres with PGVector, LangSmith, and Inngest.

Skills and Tools

Languages: TypeScript, SQL, Python, Bash, HTML5, CSS3.
Frameworks and Libraries: React, NextJS, React Query, TailwindCSS, RadixUI, Node.js, PyTorch.
Databases and Infrastructure: Postgres, Docker, Cloudflare, Vercel, Inngest, LangSmith, Hugging Face, Replicate.

Salary and Benefits

Base salary range of $180,000 to $225,000 CAD for Vancouver-based candidates, plus equity.
Actual compensation is determined by experience, location, and additional factors.

About the Company

Based in Vancouver, Canada, Durable operates a platform where artificial intelligence handles heavy lifting, placing high importance on user interface design and trust. The company brings together engineers who are passionate about building advanced, reliable AI systems and refined user experiences.

How to Apply

To submit an application, visit the official company careers page and follow the submission instructions, which include providing a short Loom video, an example of previous work or design, and answers to application questions.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the AI Engineer role?

The base salary ranges from $180,000 to $225,000 CAD plus equity, with exact compensation taking experience and location into account.

Where is the position located?

The company is based in Vancouver, Canada. Candidates must live in Canada, and remote applicants are accepted with a requirement to travel to Vancouver at least once per quarter.

What technical skills are required?

Required skills include production-grade React, NextJS, and TypeScript, strong backend development abilities, and specific experience in applied AI like RAG, tool calling, or multi-agent patterns depending on the focus area.

What tools and technologies are used in the tech stack?

The stack includes TypeScript, Python, React, NextJS, Postgres with PGVector, Docker, Cloudflare Workers, LangSmith, and PyTorch.

How do I apply for this position?

Candidates should apply directly through the official company careers page by providing a 2-3 minute Loom video, a portfolio sample or built project, and short application questions.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Durable careers page.

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