AI & Innovation Systems Specialist

About the Role We’re seeking an AI & Innovation Systems Specialist who thrives at the intersection of engineering, creativity, and delivery. This role is ideal for a hands-on builder who can design, integrate, and scale innovative AI and automation systems within creative and post-production environments. You’ll spend roughly 50% of your time coding and integrating systems—developing prototypes, connecting APIs, and orchestrating automation workflows—and 50% coordinating with stakeholders, shaping pilots, documenting systems, and managing rollouts. This is an individual contributor role on a small, high-impact team, working closely with the hiring manager and creative technology stakeholders across the business. Key Responsibilities • Design, build, and integrate AI-driven prototypes and automation workflows using Python, JavaScript (Node.js), and REST APIs. • Develop and maintain backend integrations and data orchestration across creative and operational systems. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to translate creative or operational needs into technical requirements, proofs of concept, and scalable solutions. • Manage pilot programs—tracking results, iterating on solutions, and guiding systems toward production readiness. • Document architecture, workflows, and implementation details for ongoing maintenance and knowledge sharing. • Partner with creative, engineering, and operations teams to embed AI tools and automation into existing media and post-production pipelines. • Continuously explore and evaluate emerging AI platforms and automation tools (e.g., OpenAI, Adobe Firefly, AWS Bedrock, Azure AI) for practical business application. Required Qualifications (Must-Haves) • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, creative technology, or systems integration. • Proven ability to build and integrate prototypes and backend workflows using Python (required) and JavaScript/Node.js (preferred). • Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON data handling, and light use of frameworks such as FastAPI or Express. • Comfortable developing in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure. • Strong understanding of AI tools and systems integration — fluent in concepts around LLMs, AI agents, and automation workflows (not model training). • Exceptional stakeholder communication skills — able to collaborate with non-technical users, gather requirements, and translate ambiguity into actionable solutions. • Experience in media technology, entertainment, or post-production environments. • Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving, experimental, and creative setting. Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves) • Front-end experience using ReactJS or similar frameworks for prototype UIs. • Familiarity with Node.js development for building integrations or lightweight services. • Understanding of creative and media pipelines, including video, post-production, or asset management systems. • Experience with AI governance, prompt design, or automation orchestration tools. Benefits: • This role is eligible to enroll in both Mondo's health insurance plan and retirement plan. Mondo defers to the applicable State or local law for paid sick leave eligibility