Automation Engineer

Location: Brazil; United Kingdom; Pakistan; Philippines; South Africa About Huzzle At Huzzle, we connect high-performing professionals with global companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms in industries like SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech. We match top talent to full-time remote roles where they’re hired directly into client teams and provided ongoing support by Huzzle. Role Type: Full-time Engagement: Independent Contractor About the Company Our client is a fast-growing AI startup building intelligent AI employees that can call, text, email, and update CRMs automatically. Their platform helps businesses across North America automate sales follow-up, lead engagement, and customer communication at scale while maintaining a natural, human-like experience. This is a lean, high-performance startup environment where team members work closely with leadership, take ownership, and directly influence product growth and client success. Job Summary We’re looking for an Automation Engineer who thrives at the intersection of AI, workflow automation, prompt engineering, and client problem-solving. In this role, you won’t just build automations, you’ll design and optimize AI-driven systems that directly impact revenue for real businesses. You’ll work closely with the founder to create AI agents capable of handling calls, texts, emails, and CRM updates while ensuring conversations feel natural and high-converting. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys building systems, solving technical problems, and working directly with clients in a fast-moving startup environment. Key Responsibilities Build and deploy AI-powered agents that call, text, and email leads on behalf of clients Create and optimize workflow automations using platforms such as n8n, Make, or similar tools Integrate AI systems with CRMs like HubSpot, Zoho, Salesforce, and GoHighLevel using APIs and webhooks Design prompts and conversational flows that make AI interactions feel human and sales-focused Troubleshoot automation issues, debug workflows, and improve system performance Handle client onboarding and support requests directly Collaborate closely with the founder on new automation strategies and feature improvements Analyze workflow performance and continuously optimize AI behavior and conversion rates Maintain documentation for automations, integrations, and client implementations Requirements Hands-on experience with workflow automation tools such as n8n, Make, Zapier, or similar platforms Strong understanding of APIs, webhooks, JSON, and third-party integrations Experience reading technical API documentation and troubleshooting integration issues Familiarity with CRM systems including HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho, or GoHighLevel Experience with prompt engineering for conversational AI or sales-focused AI workflows Understanding of outbound sales workflows, SMS campaigns, follow-up automation, and lead nurturing Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills Comfortable working directly with clients in a fast-paced startup environment Strong communication skills in English Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt quickly to changing priorities Experience building AI voice agents or AI employees Experience with OpenAI APIs, conversational AI platforms, or LLM workflows Knowledge of sales psychology and high-converting sales scripts Previous startup experience Basic scripting or coding experience (JavaScript, Python, etc.) Benefits 💻 Fully Remote: Work from anywhere with international teams 🚀 Career Growth: Join companies in SaaS, MarTech, and B2B services 🤝 Peer Community: Connect with high-performing sales professionals in our network 🧭 Ongoing Support: Receive guidance from Huzzle before and after placement 💰 Tailored Compensation: Salaries vary by client and candidate preference — we’ll match you with options that fit your goals