AI Business Systems Engineer (HYBRID)

AI Business Systems Engineer – Wakefield, MA – C-4 Analytics C-4 Analytics is a fast‑growing, private, full‑service digital marketing company that helps automotive dealerships increase sales, increase market share, and lower cost per acquisition. We are looking for an AI Business Systems Engineer to serve as a cross‑functional builder and thought partner for applying AI across the company. Availability : Requires a minimum of three days per week onsite in our Wakefield, MA office. Flexibility options are available. Flexibility Options Remote: Support remote work arrangements, allowing you to work from home or any location that enhances your productivity. Hybrid: Balance time between office and remote work, providing the best of both worlds. Local Preference: We value local candidates and may consider exceptional remote applicants. The Gig: Your Mission AI Visionary: Be the go‑to expert applying AI across Sales, Marketing, Ops, Finance, and beyond. Workflow Wizard: Map processes, spot bottlenecks, and eliminate manual effort with brilliant AI solutions. Systems Architect: Proactively propose and translate ambiguous business needs into structured, end‑to‑end system designs. Hands‑On Builder: Design and execute game‑changing, AI‑powered workflows using modern automation tools and APIs. A Day in the Life Build smarter solutions: Apply AI for decision support, content generation, classification, and data enrichment. Integrate systems: Ensure internal systems (CRM, data platforms, cloud tools) are seamlessly connected. Own the solution: Take projects from idea to production, ensuring reliability and business relevance. Stay current: Serve as the internal expert on the latest AI models and tooling. What You Need to Succeed: The Rare Trifecta Business Process Strength: Strong intuition for how a fast‑paced organization operates, comfort with senior leaders, and clear communication of goals and trade‑offs. Engineering Mindset: Thinks in systems (inputs/outputs/failure modes), is fluent in APIs and data structures, and drives relentlessly for reliability and scalability. AI Expertise: Deep, hands‑on understanding of modern AI models, knows exactly where AI adds maximum leverage, and has experience shipping AI into production workflows. Core Background We are looking for hands‑on experience in real, imperfect operating environments. Experience: Typically 4+ years of professional experience owning systems end‑to‑end, with a demonstrated history of shipping solutions that other teams rely on daily. We Value: Consulting roles with implementation responsibility, internal tools/business systems teams, and experience in startup/scale‑up environments. We Are Not Seeking: Pure ML research profiles, AI “evangelists” without execution depth, or product managers who do not build/implement. Hard Qualifiers (Non‑Negotiable) Experience building cross‑functional business systems, not isolated tools. Ability to go from whiteboard concept to live, production workflow. Focus on business impact and ROI, not novelty for its own sake. Comfort pushing back on weak ideas, even with senior stakeholders. Soft Qualifiers (Equally Important) Low ego and high ownership. Impatience with unnecessary process and wasted effort. Calm, structured thinking in ambiguous situations. Practical decision‑making over “perfect” architecture. Specific Skills & Expertise Must‑Have: Proven track record in building cross‑functional systems, strong familiarity with AI models, experience with automation platforms and APIs, and excellent communication. Nice‑to‑Have: Background in operations/consulting, experience with CRMs/data platforms, light scripting (Python/JavaScript). What This Role Is NOT Not a research or theory role—this is building. Not a departmental analyst—this is cross‑functional. Not a pure software engineering role—this is business‑driven systems building. Salary & Benefits Salary: $100,000 to $130,000 USD per year (competitive and negotiable). Benefits: Health insurance, retirement plans, professional development, and unlimited paid time off. Check out our careers and culture page for more details. Note AI Automation Specialist = Execution‑focused operator that builds, maintains, and scales AI‑driven automations that make teams faster and processes cheaper. AI Business Systems Engineer = Systems architect & integrator, designing durable, governed AI systems that become part of C‑4’s core business infrastructure. #J-18808-Ljbffr c4analytics