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AI Automation Specialist

Buena Park, CA

Employment Type: Full-time

Rate of Pay: $27-$29/hr

We're looking for an AI Automation Specialist to join our team and help shape the future of AI-powered operations. In this role, you'll design, build, test, and deploy intelligent workflows, AI agents, and automation solutions that solve real business challenges across logistics, transportation, warehousing, customer service, and corporate functions.

Success in this role means rapidly turning ideas into working solutions, leveraging the latest AI tools and frameworks to drive measurable business impact. This position is ideal for someone who lives at the intersection of AI, software engineering, automation, and experimentation, and thrives in fast-moving environments where innovation happens daily.

Your Impact:

As an AI Automation Specialist, you will:

• Design, develop, and deploy AI agents, workflow automations, and intelligent applications that improve business processes and operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain agentic workflows using modern AI coding tools, local models, multimodal AI systems, orchestration frameworks, and API integrations.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify automation opportunities, rapidly prototype solutions, and deliver production-ready applications that create measurable value.
• Develop full-stack solutions, including frontend interfaces, backend services, databases, APIs, authentication, deployment pipelines, and technical documentation.
• Deploy and support solutions across cloud, VPS, and local GPU environments while ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and performance.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and tooling to continuously improve UNIS's automation capabilities and AI ecosystem

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years of experience in software engineering, AI automation, workflow orchestration, systems integration, or related technical roles.
• Strong proficiency with Python, APIs, AI development frameworks, and modern automation platforms.
• Hands-on experience with AI coding and automation tools such as Ollama, Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, OpenAI SDK, Vercel AI SDK, agent frameworks, and workflow orchestration platforms.
• Experience building and deploying full-stack applications from concept to production, including cloud deployments, databases, authentication, and API integrations.
• Comfortable operating in Linux and macOS terminal environments, utilizing SSH, Git, tmux, package managers, remote debugging tools, and headless server workflows.
• Familiarity with local AI models, multimodal AI systems (VLMs), agent orchestration, MCP-style integrations, and autonomous workflow development.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and documentation skills with the ability to learn new technologies quickly and independently.
• Experience with tools such as Next.js, Supabase, Docker, Vercel, Payload CMS, Coolify, ComfyUI, multi-agent systems, or local GPU deployments is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while collaborating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

About UNIS:

UNIS accelerates logistics success through a powerful, technology-driven Transportation Management System designed to deliver exceptional control, real-time visibility, and scalable adaptability across complex supply chain networks. We are committed to elevating both our people and our operations, continuously pushing toward higher standards of performance and innovation.

As our clients partner with UNIS, the relationship extends far beyond transactional logistics support. We serve as a strategic partner, unlocking a suite of value-added services powered by advanced analytics, intelligent automation, and data-driven insights. By unifying transportation, assets, and information through AI-enabled technology, UNIS helps clients optimize decision-making, enhance operational efficiency, and drive smarter, more resilient supply chains.

Perks & Benefits:

We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally. Our benefits include:

• Competitive health benefits
• Paid time off in accordance with company policy and applicable state requirements
• Leadership and professional development programs
• Opportunities to build AI literacy through hands-on use of intelligent systems and automation that support human, data-driven decision-making.
• Internal growth and career mobility opportunities
• Free luncheons and on-site team events

Use of AI & Technology:

UNIS leverages AI-enabled tools and automation to enhance efficiency, insights, and decision support across our operations. These tools are designed to support human judgment—not replace it. All employment-related decisions, including hiring, performance management, and career development, are made by people, guided by data, experience, and our company values.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. UNIS promotes diversity and inclusivity in all forms, which helps to shape our company culture and industry leading third-party logistics. UNIS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees, and we proudly support the Crown Act.

Please note that all applicants are subject to background checks prior to hire, and are required to provide proof of employment eligibility upon hire. The Company may participate in E-Verify, where applicable.