Staff AI Engineer (Data & Intelligence function)
Core
Building retrieval, graph, and inference layers on top of Acquia's data platform to create agentic and deterministic systems that turn data signals into action for customers and internal teams.
Role type
Staff AI Engineer (hands-on IC)
Builds
Production AI systems, semantic retrieval/indexing/knowledge graph layers, inference/signal layers, and automated workflows for churn risk, usage mismatch, and expansion opportunities.
Domain
Enterprise SaaS / Digital Experience Platform (DXP) / AI & Data Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, SQL, dbt, distributed query engines, Iceberg lakehouse, embeddings, vector search, hybrid/graph retrieval, agentic systems, durable workflows, Temporal, LangGraph, evaluation and observability, cloud deployment (AWS), containerization, inference cost management
Preferred skills
Shared data/ML capability architecture, small/fine-tuned model distillation, OpenTelemetry, data governance (access control, lineage, residency), Drupal-based DXP, AI-assisted coding tools (Claude, Cursor, Copilot), MCP
Technologies
Python, SQL, dbt, Iceberg, S3, Temporal, LangGraph, AWS, OpenTelemetry, Drupal
Responsibilities
Design and ship production AI code daily; lead semantic retrieval and knowledge graph work; build inference and signal layers; turn detected conditions into automated workflows; choose appropriate models vs deterministic code; own evaluation and observability; set patterns for other teams.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship