Key skills
Airtable developmentAI integrationScripting JavaScriptScripting PythonAPI integrationData modelingCommunication skillsProblem-solvingCollaborationJavaScriptPythonAIGenerative AISaaSWorkdayCommunication
About this role
Airtable is the no-code app platform that empowers organizations to transform how work gets done. The People team is seeking a People Systems Engineer (Airtable Specialist) to design and maintain Airtable apps that enhance the employee experience and streamline workflows through automation and AI.
Responsibilities:
- Build, enhance, and maintain core People Airtable apps that support all aspects of the employee lifecycle, such as performance, onboarding, and employee data management
- Design and architect new Airtable applications with AI and automation at the core, ensuring systems are intelligent, scalable, and adaptable as the company grows
- Use Airtable Interfaces, Automations, and Scripting to create clean, efficient, and data-rich user experiences
- Develop and maintain automations, integrations, and data flows between Airtable and tools like Greenhouse, Workday, Slack, and Google Workspace
- Take a pragmatic approach to problem-solving, evaluating and recommending alternative systems or tools when they better serve People team goals
- Use scripting (JavaScript or Python) and APIs to connect systems and optimize recurring processes
- Continuously monitor system performance, usability, and data accuracy, iterating to meet evolving business needs
- Partner with IT and cross-functional teams to align on architecture, data governance, and long-term tooling roadmap
- Document technical logic and train stakeholders to use and maintain Airtable applications effectively. Promote Airtable best practices across the People team
Requirements:
- 5+ years in systems engineering, internal tools development, or technical operations
- Experienced in leveraging AI to enhance systems and workflows: you experiment, tinker, and have experience using generative AI to build real solutions
- Proven experience building advanced Airtable solutions using interfaces, automations, and scripting
- Skilled in scripting (JavaScript or Python) and integrating SaaS tools via APIs
- Pragmatic problem solver who evaluates the right system or tool for the job: Airtable-first, but not Airtable-only
- Strong data modeling and systems design abilities
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- A proactive, collaborative self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments
- Familiarity with HR or People systems (e.g., Workday, Greenhouse, Slack, Google Workspace) preferred but not required