About the role

AI Automation Engineer driving efficiency at Oyster using AI and workflow automation tools. Managing internal automations with a focus on scalability, security, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

Drive efficiency with AI automations in n8n – Build, ship, document and improve workflows that connect tools, data, and AI models to automate manual processes across departments.
Keep automations running smoothly – Use error handling, retries, alerts, and logging to catch issues early and fix them fast.
Keep AI reliable and safe to use – Help teams get consistent AI results while keeping data secure and compliant.
Make automations usable and sustainable – Help teams adopt automations and keep them working well as needs change.
Own internal n8n excellence – Define best practices and continuously improve how n8n is used across teams.

Hands-on experience building automation workflows (n8n or similar tools), with 1–3 years of relevant experience in automation, internal tools, or operations-focused roles
Familiarity with APIs, webhooks, authentication methods, and data flows between systems
Experience using Large Language Models (LLMs) in practical workflows (prompting, structured outputs, basic validation)
Ability to build and debug multi-step workflows with conditional logic
Strong communication skills and comfort working with both technical and non-technical partners
A builder mindset: you enjoy turning manual or repetitive processes into automated workflows
Familiarity with JavaScript or Python for simple code-based automation steps
[BONUS] Basic SQL for querying or inspecting data
[BONUS] Exposure to RAG concepts or working with structured and unstructured data sources
[BONUS] Experience integrating common SaaS tools (e.g., CRM, data, support, or collaboration tools)
[BONUS] Experience with other automation tools apart from n8n (Zapier, Make, etc)
[BONUS] Experience with SaaS ecosystem tools (Slack, Zendesk, Hubspot, etc)

Work from anywhere: Oyster has no borders or HQ. As long as work is timely, your team is supported, and you're authorized to work where you live, you can work from anywhere.
Paid time off: Enjoy 40 days off per year (including holidays and vacation), or more if required by your country.
Mental health support: Access Plumm, our mental well-being service.
Wellbeing allowance: Each month, receive a wellbeing allowance in your ThanksBen wallet. Spend it on a wide range of options; see the benefits catalogue for ideas.
Flexible parental leave: All new parents are eligible for at least three months’ paid leave, with job protection for up to 12 months or as required locally.
WFH stipend: Receive a stipend for your laptop and home office equipment to get you set up quickly.