AI Agent & Applications Developer

ABOUT BARK BARK is the world’s most dog-centric company, dedicated to making dogs and their humans happy. Since 2011, we’ve been on a mission to create the best products, services, and content for dogs everywhere. From BarkBox and Super Chewer subscriptions to BARK Food and Bright dental solutions, we design toys, treats, and wellness products tailored to every pup’s unique needs. Partnering with retailers like Target, Amazon, and Chewy, we bring joy to millions of dogs through innovative, high-quality offerings. We believe AI can and does improve customer experiences while making our work more efficient. Whether through conversational models driving automated actions, media and image generation enabling personalization at scale, or internal applications built for BARK’s needs, AI is already delivering value—and we’re just getting started. WHO WE’RE SNIFFING FOR

• You’ve followed AI’s rapid development, applied it in real-world scenarios, and seen meaningful results.
• You understand model tradeoffs, how to fine-tune and adapt models with specific data, and the importance of security and brand alignment.
• With a strong software engineering background, you can design AI systems that integrate seamlessly into applications and continuously improve based on feedback.
• You can also build front-end scaffolding for proof-of-concept projects that can be refined later.
• This role requires a mix of technical expertise, problem-solving, and a very hands-on approach. We’re looking for someone with a broad skill set and a deep passion for AI.

KEY DUTIES

• AI Development: Design, build, and implement AI agents and applications tailored for internal teams and consumer applications.
• Technology Integration: Keep up-to-date with emerging AI models, tools, and platforms, and evaluate their potential application within BARK's ecosystem.
• Project Management: Lead AI projects from conception through deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and timelines.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and refine AI applications to enhance performance, user experience, and scalability.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain documentation of AI systems and provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress and outcomes.

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of full stack development with 2+ years developing and deploying AI agents for both internal operations and consumer-facing applications.
• Demonstrated expertise with current AI models, tools, and platforms.
• A strong portfolio of previous AI projects is a requirement.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in full-stack development, including front-end frameworks and back-end technologies (e.g., Rails, React, Node.js, Django, Flask).
• Experience with developing applications using main AI and automation platforms (e.g. OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Flux, Kling, ComfyUI, n8n, etc. )
• Proficiency in designing and managing APIs and microservices architectures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• A passion for dogs and a commitment to enhancing their lives through innovative technology.

This position is a full-time salaried position. We offer health insurance for both you and your pup, 401k, wonderful team lunches, cold brew on tap, and a dog to pet anytime you wish. FOR NY/NJ/CO BASED APPLICANTS:

• The base salary range for this position is $150,000- $210,000
• This position is eligible for equity
• *This compensation range is based on BARKs good faith estimate as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay for this position will depend on a variety of variables including location, travel, internal equity, experience, education, skills and expertise.

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