Full-Time

Conversational AI Engineer

AI Trainer

Posted on 9/2/2025

RYZ Labs

RYZ Labs

11-50 employees

Provides engineering talent for startup growth

No salary listed

Remote in USA

Remote

Candidates should be based in the US or Latam.

Category
AI & Machine Learning (1)
Required Skills
LLM
Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Proven expertise in NLP and NLU, with hands-on experience implementing conversational AI systems.
  • Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript for AI development and integration tasks.
  • Strong experience working with AWS Lex and deploying AI-driven solutions in cloud environments.
  • Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and the latest advances in conversational AI technologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and organize AI-specific data for optimal performance.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail and clarity.
  • Collaborative mindset with a passion for solving complex challenges and iterating quickly in a fast-paced team setting.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the selection, configuration, and integration of the AI concierge service or large language models within our platform.
  • Design and implement robust conversational flows, defining intents, entities, and responses on platforms such as AWS Lex.
  • Collaborate with the Backend Integration Developer to connect AI-driven conversations with data sources and internal APIs.
  • Monitor and analyze the performance of conversational AI, identifying areas for improvement in user interactions and accuracy.
  • Manage data related to AI, including training phrases, conversation logs, and user feedback, ensuring data quality and relevance.
  • Continuously iterate on models and flows based on user insights and analytics to enhance overall system effectiveness.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation and advocate for clear, effective communication within the team and with stakeholders.

RYZ Labs helps startups grow by providing top-tier technical talent. The company builds startups from the ground up and also supports existing startups looking to scale by supplying skilled engineers, product and design talent, and related development resources. Its approach works by connecting startups with a vetted pool of engineers and experts, enabling hiring, team augmentation, and project-based development to move ideas into working products quickly. RYZ Labs differentiates itself by offering end-to-end startup support rather than just staffing, combining startup-building experience with rapid access to senior technical teams, and a focus on helping startups achieve rapid, scalable growth. The goal is to help startups launch, grow, and succeed by assembling strong technical teams fast.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Latin America tech talent expands rapidly at 30-50% lower U.S. costs.
  • Nearshore outsourcing to LatAm grew 25% in 2025 for U.S. startups.
  • LA startup tech hiring rose 18% in Q1 2026 boosting demand.

What critics are saying

  • Deel captures 70% market share undercutting RYZ with payroll tools.
  • 25% annual LatAm engineer turnover erodes RYZ client value.
  • Argentina's -4.2% GDP recession in 2026 triggers talent exodus.

What makes RYZ Labs unique

  • RYZ Labs blends startup incubation with nearshore LatAm talent staffing.
  • Founders Jordan Metzner and Sam Nadler leverage Amazon and Lyft experience.
  • Hybrid model incubates startups like HipTrain using shared LatAm engineers.

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Company News

LATAM Airlines
Aug 22nd, 2022
Ryz Labs Launches To Help Startups Leverage Latin American Tech Talent

A new hybrid startup studio and human capital agency called RYZ Labs has been officially launched by entrepreneurs Jordan Metzner and Sam Nadler. RYZ was launched in Los Angeles to leverage top-tier technical talent in Latin America. Metzner and Sam Nadler worked at Amazon and Lyft before returning to entrepreneurship

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