# AI Engineer - Company: [Clera]() - Location: Stockholm - Team: Engineering - Employment type: Full Time - Salary: $80K – $120K - Posted: August 22, 2026 ## Job description ### About the Role This is a hands-on engineering role at an early-stage, Y Combinator–backed AI productivity startup. You'll tackle two of the team's most critical technical challenges — backend scalability and LLM/AI agent flow optimization — in ways that directly shape platform performance and user experience. ### What You'll Do * Design and implement backend systems and services built to operate at scale. * Tune and iterate on LLM integrations and AI agent orchestration to improve reliability and efficiency. * Own end-to-end technical challenges across the stack, from architecture decisions to shipping production code. * Collaborate closely within a small, fast-moving engineering team where your contributions have immediate impact. ### What We're Looking For * 5+ years of backend software engineering experience delivering scalable systems in production. * Hands-on experience optimizing LLMs and AI agent workflows in live production environments. * Proven track record of shipping software over time; practical experience is valued over formal credentials. * Experience working at fast-growing startups; a startup-motivated mindset is essential. * Strong side-project portfolio demonstrating technical depth and sustained curiosity. * High agency, clear ownership, and intentional career choices that reflect genuine commitment to craft. * Based in Stockholm or legally eligible to work and relocate to Stockholm (visa sponsorship is not available). ### Compensation & Benefits Salary range: **$80,000–$120,000 USD** annually, plus equity. Flexibility exists for exceptionally senior candidates, with a negotiable salary/equity mix. Visa sponsorship is **not available**. ### Location On-site in **Stockholm, Sweden**. Candidates must be based in or able to relocate to Stockholm and hold the right to work in Sweden. ## Apply [Apply on Clera]() Canonical job page: