CollectWise, a Y Combinator-backed startup, is actively seeking an AI Agent Engineer. The company is developing AI-powered solutions to automate consumer debt collection, a substantial market. Their agents reportedly outperform human collectors by a factor of two, while operating at a lower cost. This new role will focus on prompt development and optimizing AI agent performance.

The ideal candidate will focus on the design, optimization, and production of prompting and conversation logic for voice AI agents. They will also contribute to the technical systems supporting customer deployments. The role requires a strong technical background, experience with modern back-end frameworks, and a knack for tying work directly to measurable outcomes, such as improved conversion rates.

The AI Agent Engineer will be responsible for the end-to-end prompting strategy, A/B testing, and iteration based on performance data. CollectWise is offering a salary between $150,000 and $200,000, along with equity ranging from 0.25% to 1%. The company's goal is to reach a $10 million annualized run rate within the next year.

This hiring push reflects the growing interest in applying AI to automate traditionally labor-intensive tasks. The success of CollectWise could signal a broader trend in the debt collection industry, potentially leading to increased efficiency and reduced costs. Keep an eye on how these AI agents perform in real-world scenarios.