AI Automation Engineer & Systems Builder

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TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

SALARY

800/month

HOURS PER WEEK

40

DATE UPDATED

Apr 1, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

QUICK OVERVIEW
Position: AI Automation Engineer (Full-Time, Remote)
Hours: 35–40 hours/week, flexible schedule
Starting Salary: $800/month
Salary Growth: Automatic +$100 raise every 4 months (up to $1,200/month max)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Long-term – this is a career, not a project

ABOUT US
We are a fast-growing digital business company based in Germany that builds and operates AI-powered automated business systems for coaches, consultants, and course creators. Our clients pay us to set up fully automated AI teams that handle their content creation, customer support, funnel optimization, and reporting.

We use cutting-edge technology: Paperclip AI for multi-agent orchestration, Claude Code (Anthropic) for agentic coding, n8n for automation workflows, and German-hosted servers for GDPR compliance.

This is not a typical VA job. You will not be doing data entry or answering emails. You will be building and deploying AI-powered companies from scratch. Every week, you'll set up new systems, configure AI agents, and see real businesses come to life through your work. If you're excited about AI and want to be at the cutting edge – this is it.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
Server & Infrastructure:

Provision and configure Linux VPS servers (primarily Hetzner, Ubuntu 24)
Install and maintain Node.js, Git, Claude Code CLI, and Paperclip AI
Set up SSL certificates, firewalls, backups, and monitoring
Ensure all deployments are GDPR-compliant on EU-hosted servers

Paperclip AI Company Configuration:

Create and configure complete AI companies within Paperclip
Set up AI agent teams (CEO, CTO, Engineers, Content Writers, Support Agents, Analytics)
Configure org charts, reporting lines, budgets, and heartbeat schedules
Write and optimize system prompts for each agent role
Set up governance rules, approval gates, and audit logging

Claude Code & Automation:

Use Claude Code CLI for agentic coding tasks
Create and maintain CLAUDE.md project configuration files
Build n8n or Make automation workflows (webhooks, API integrations, video pipelines)
Connect external services via MCP (Google Drive, Slack, GitHub, email providers)
Build and test end-to-end workflows for content creation, support automation, and reporting

Quality Assurance:

Run complete functional tests on every setup before client handoff
Document all configurations in standardized project sheets
Troubleshoot and resolve issues independently using our SOPs


HARD REQUIREMENTS (Non-Negotiable)
You must have hands-on experience with at least 4 of these 6:

Linux server administration (Ubuntu/Debian) – you're comfortable in the terminal
Node.js and npm – installing packages, running scripts, debugging
Git – cloning repos, committing, branching, resolving conflicts
AI tools – Claude Code, ChatGPT API, or similar LLM-based development tools
Automation platforms – n8n, Make (Integromat), or Zapier at an advanced level
API integrations – RESTful APIs, webhooks, JSON, authentication (OAuth, API keys)

STRONGLY PREFERRED (Major Plus):

Hands-on experience with Paperclip AI (this is a huge advantage)
Experience with Claude Code CLI specifically (not just Claude chat)
Docker basics
Supabase or PostgreSQL experience
Video generation pipeline experience (Creatomate, Shotstack, Remotion, ffmpeg)
Understanding of MCP (Model Context Protocol)
Previous work building AI agent systems or multi-agent workflows


WHO YOU ARE AS A PERSON

Self-starter – you follow SOPs independently and don't need hand-holding
Proactive communicator – if something is unclear or broken, you say so immediately
Detail-oriented – one wrong API key means a client has a bad experience
Systems thinker – you don't just complete tasks, you improve processes
Reliable – you show up every day and deliver consistently
Good English skills – you'll read documentation, write configurations, and occasionally join calls
Genuinely excited about AI – this field moves fast, we need someone who keeps up because they want to


WHAT WE OFFER
Salary: $800/month starting, growing automatically to $1,200/month

Month 1–4: $800/month
Month 5–8: $900/month
Month 9–12: $1,000/month
Month 13–16: $1,100/month
Month 17+: $1,200/month (maximum)

These raises are automatic. Not "performance-based maybe." If you're here and doing the work, you get the raise. Period.
Additional benefits:

Flexible 35–40 hour schedule – we care about output, not clock-watching
Long-term job security – we're building a business, not hiring for a one-off project
Career growth – you'll become our lead technical person with potential to manage future hires
Access to cutting-edge AI tools before most people even know they exist
Clear SOPs for everything – no guesswork, no confusion
Software licenses and server access provided
Payment monthly, on time, every time – via Wise, PayPal, or direct bank transfer
Paid Philippine holidays + reasonable time off with advance notice


TYPICAL WEEK
Monday: Check active client systems, review overnight agent logs, start new client setup if queued
Tuesday–Wednesday: Deep work – server provisioning, Paperclip configuration, agent setup, n8n workflows
Thursday: Testing & QA – run checklists on completed setups, fix issues, document everything
Friday: Optimization – improve existing client systems, update prompts, implement new features
Ongoing: Quick troubleshooting as needed (usually under 30 min/day), ---------- communication via Slack or Telegram

HOW TO APPLY
IMPORTANT: Generic applications will be ignored. We want to see that you actually read this listing and have real experience.
Include the following in your application:

Subject line: "AI Automation Engineer – [Your Name] – [Years of relevant experience]"
A short intro (3–5 sentences): Who are you, what's your background, and why does this role excite you?
Proof of experience: Links, screenshots, or Loom videos showing AI agent systems, Paperclip setups, n8n workflows, or server configurations you've built. NO PROOF = NO INTERVIEW. A 2-minute Loom video showing something you've built is worth more than a 2-page resume.
Answer this question: "What is the most complex automation or AI agent system you have built, and what was the result?" (3–5 sentences)
Your availability: When can you start? What are your working hours?


WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU APPLY
Step 1: We review your application (1–3 business days)
Step 2: If you pass, we send you a small paid test task ($50) – a real-world scenario that takes 2–3 hours
Step 3: 30-minute video call to discuss the role and answer your questions
Step 4: If it's a fit, you start with a 2-week trial period at full pay

SKILL REQUIREMENT
Node JS Linux Administrator AI Automation
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