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Persist Ventures is seeking a highly skilled AI Engineer to design and implement an end-to-end automation pipeline that generates and posts engaging 30–60 second reels/shorts. You’ll be working at the intersection of Generative AI, automation, and media workflows, building a system that can ideate, create, and distribute short-form video content with minimal human intervention.

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

Architect and implement an automated pipeline for reel/short creation:
- Generate random, theme-based stories using LLMs.
- Produce character and setting visuals via image generation models.
- Stitch visuals into scenes and video clips.
- Combine clips into full reels/shorts.
- (Optional but preferable) Automate posting to social media platforms (Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, TikTok).
Orchestrate workflows in Python with clear modular functions.
Integrate APIs from leading AI models (LLM, image, video).
Ensure the pipeline is reproducible, scalable, and easy to extend.
Document the entire workflow clearly for handoff and iteration.

Requirements:

Strong experience in AI/ML & Deep Learning.
Hands-on with Generative AI (text, image, and/or video).
Skilled in working with REST APIs & SDKs for AI models.
Proficiency in Python with clean, modular code.
Familiarity with media processing (image & video editing).
Prior experience in workflow automation (Airflow, LangChain, LangGraph, Prefect, etc. a plus).
Ability to write clear documentation and communicate technical concepts.