People Systems Engineer, Airtable Specialist

About the Role

Join the People team to design, build, and maintain the Airtable applications that power the employee experience. This exciting role allows you to own critical tools, simplify workflows, and improve data visibility through innovative AI and automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build, enhance, and maintain core People Airtable applications supporting the employee lifecycle (e.g., performance, onboarding, employee data management).
• Design and architect new Airtable applications with AI and automation at their core, ensuring scalability and adaptability.
• Utilize Airtable Interfaces, Automations, and Scripting to create efficient and data-rich user experiences.
• Develop and maintain automations, integrations, and data flows between Airtable and other key tools like Greenhouse, Workday, Lattice, Slack, and Google Workspace.
• Employ 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.
• Document technical logic and train stakeholders to effectively use and maintain Airtable applications, promoting best practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, internal tools development, or technical operations.
• Proven experience building advanced Airtable solutions, including interfaces, automations, and scripting.
• Skilled in scripting (JavaScript or Python) and integrating SaaS tools via APIs.
• Experience leveraging AI to enhance systems and workflows, with a track record of building real solutions using generative AI.
• Strong data modeling and systems design abilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• A pragmatic problem solver who evaluates the right system or tool for the job, prioritizing outcomes.

Nice-to-Haves

• Familiarity with HR or People systems such as Workday, Greenhouse, Slack, or Google Workspace.

Role Impact & Team

You will sit on the People team, partnering closely with IT and internal systems, to deliver intuitive, scalable, and high-impact tools that touch every Airtable employee. Your work will make work simpler, smarter, and more human by combining a product mindset with hands-on technical skill to create AI-driven solutions.