AI Middleware Engineer

Unify is an AI management consulting firm that partners with leading organizations to design, build, and scale practical AI solutions. We work hands‑on with our clients to solve real business problems at the intersection of data, technology, and AI — moving beyond experimentation to production‑ready systems.We’re supporting a client as they build the middleware layer that connects AI agents to enterprise systems. This role focuses on designing and operating MCP‑style servers (Model Context Protocol or equivalent) that expose secure, governed, and reusable tools for agent‑driven workflows.You’ll be doing senior‑level, hands‑on engineering work, including:Designing and building MCP‑compliant servers and tool schemasIntegrating enterprise SaaS platforms such as Salesforce, SAP, and ServiceNowBuilding tool abstraction layers and orchestration logic for AI agentsImplementing context and state management across agent workflowsIntegrating with AI gateways (e.g., Portkey or similar)Ensuring security, governance, and compliance across integrationsAdding observability and reliability mechanisms to support production useThis is client‑facing work where you’ll help shape how AI agents are safely deployed in real enterprise environments.Location RequirementCandidates must currently reside in the Greater San Francisco, Greater Seattle, Greater Chicago, or DFW metro areas. Relocation (now or in the future) is not supported for this role.RequirementsStrong backend engineering experience (Python and/or Node.js)Solid API design skills, including JSON schemas and async patternsExperience integrating with enterprise SaaS APIsFamiliarity with AI agent frameworks and agent‑driven workflowsWorking knowledge of OAuth2 and API security conceptsManagement consulting experienceNice to haveExperience with Portkey or other AI gateway platforms Experience with vector databases and RAG architectures Background in event‑driven or distributed architectures Please note:We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for this position. You must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without requiring sponsorship or visa transfer now or in the future.Please no resumes from third-party agencies or recruiters$140,000 - $190,000 a year