Agent Engineer

Remote

About the role

Agent Engineer Agent Engineer Role Overview We're seeking an Agent Engineer to work directly with our customers to implement, configure, and optimize Wisq for their unique HR environments. This role combines deep technical expertise with customer-facing skills to ensure successful deployments and ongoing success of our AI platform. Key

Responsibilities Configure and deploy integrations with SSO, SCIM, HRIS/HCM platforms, and document management systems (examples: Workday, SharePoint, Dayforce) Work directly with customers to understand their unique HR processes and

requirements and gather technical

requirements Build agentic HR workflows leveraging the Wisq AI platform (Policy Administration, Employee Support, Service Delivery, and HR Operations) Leveraging Wisq's cutting-edge RAG technology, synchronize customer content and validate Harper's question-answering capabilities Develop configurable extraction algorithms to process diverse customer data formats—from bespoke performance review templates to non-standard file structures—in the data ingestion workflow. Assist with HRIS updates and data maintenance Troubleshoot integration issues and ensure seamless data flow between systems Gather customer feedback and advocate for product improvements

Qualifications Python - Strong proficiency for scripting, automation, and integration work API Development - Experience with RESTful APIs, webhooks, and third-party integrations JSON - Comfortable working with JSON data structures and parsing Problem-solving - Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Experience with HR systems and HCM platforms (Workday, SharePoint, Dayforce, etc.) Understanding of SSO protocols (SAML) and SCIM provisioning Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders 2+ years in a technical role involving customer integrations or implementations, preferred 5+ years Java experience (beneficial but not required) Skilled in AI prompt design, testing, and iterative refinement

Who You Are We're looking for exceptional engineers who thrive across the full spectrum of AI challenges - from fine-tuning to agentic workflows. You'll be the bridge between our cutting-edge AI technology and real-world customer needs, diving deep into technical integrations while building meaningful relationships with HR teams. You're equally comfortable writing Python scripts, building API integrations, and explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. You thrive in environments where no two days are the same - one moment you're troubleshooting a Workday integration, the next you're designing custom workflows for a client's unique PIP process. Working At Wisq Our tech stack includes (but isn’t limited to) Python, Java, Kafka, vector databases, reactive programming frameworks, and both commercial and open-weight LLMs - though we’re just as ready to adopt or invest new tools if the task calls for it. Our high velocity team moves fast, thinks big, and constantly pushes the boundaries of what’s possible on the bleeding edge of AI technology. We work hard, but maintain a deeply collaborative and fun-loving atmosphere - from virtual lunches and draw battles to cooking classes that bring our distributed team together. While our headquarters is in Redwood City, CA, we operate as a hybrid/remote team across the US. Wisq offers comprehensive health

benefits, 401K, and a startup-level equity package. Wisq is the Agentic HR Platform behind Harper, the world’s first AI HR Generalist, and HRLM, the reasoning language model trained specifically for HR’s complex, policy-bound, compliance-heavy workflows. Enterprises use Wisq’s agentic platform to automate HR service delivery, transform HR operations, reduce the burden of administrative work, and improve employee experiences. As Agentic AI purpose-built for HR, Wisq reasons through scenarios and completes actions across systems, helping HR teams save time and focus on strategic work. Founded in 2022 by

the team behind Glint, Wisq has raised $55 million from Norwest Venture Partners, Shasta Ventures, and True Ventures. Apply now Agent Ops Remote (United States) Share on: Apply now Terms of service Privacy Cookies Powered by Rippling

About Wisq

Wisq is the Agentic HR platform for enterprise teams and maker of Harper, the world’s first AI HR generalist. We create AI agents that streamline business processes, elevate the employee experience, and free teams to focus on truly strategic work. Backed by top-tier VCs, Wisq has raised $55M in venture funding from Norwest Venture Partners, True Ventures, and Shasta Ventures.

Harper was recently awarded Top HR Product of 2025 by HR Executive, recognizing how we revolutionize service delivery by combining deep domain expertise with unparalleled functional capabilities

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Job details

Location

Remote

Company

NameWisq
IndustryAdministrative Services
Team Size2

Funding

Total raised

$55M

Last stage

Series A

Investors

Norwest Venture Partners
SShasta Ventures
True Ventures

Founders

JB

Jim Barnett

Co-Founder & CEO

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Chih-Po Wen

Chih-Po Wen

Co-Founder & CTO

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GK

Goutham Kurra

Co-Founder & CPO

What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.