AI Engineer

San Diego, CA, US • Posted 5 days ago • Updated 7 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $22.00 - 46.00 per hour
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Skills

  • Team Building
  • Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Management
  • Workflow
  • Python
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Cloud Computing
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Google Cloud
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery
  • API
  • Collaboration
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Software Architecture
  • Backend Development
  • Microsoft Certified Professional
  • Servers
  • Vector Databases
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Java
  • C++
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Open Source
  • Use Cases
  • Mentorship
  • SAFE
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Job Boards

Summary

Join a team building enterprise-scale autonomous AI systems that bring next-generation GenAI and agentic capabilities into production. This contract-to-hire AI Engineer role offers the chance to design cloud-native frameworks, runtime components, and intelligent automation solutions that help power advanced AI experiences in a complex enterprise environment.
Responsibilities
  • Design and develop autonomous AI agent systems that can reason, plan, act, and collaborate in production environments.
  • Build scalable runtime infrastructure and foundational components that support enterprise AI and GenAI solutions.
  • Partner with researchers, platform engineers, architects, and product leaders to move agentic AI ideas from concept to deployment.
  • Create secure, cloud-native frameworks that support intelligent automation across distributed systems.
  • Contribute to governance, safety, observability, and compliance for AI-powered applications.
  • Help shape core agent capabilities such as memory handling, context management, identity, and tooling integration.
  • Support the development of APIs, backend services, and production-ready infrastructure for AI workflows.
Skills
  • Experience designing, building, and deploying autonomous AI agents or agent-based architectures.
  • Strong Python skills, along with familiarity with backend engineering and AI infrastructure.
  • Hands-on knowledge of LLM integration, prompt engineering, and agent runtime systems.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Background in Kubernetes, Docker, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Understanding of distributed systems, API design, and scalable production environments.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, document work effectively, and collaborate across technical teams.
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in software architecture, backend development, or AI infrastructure.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with MCP servers, vector databases, RAG systems, graph-based memory, or NLP frameworks.
  • Familiarity with Java, Go, or C++.
  • Knowledge of AI governance, safety, and compliance practices.
  • Experience extending open-source tools for enterprise use cases.
  • Ability to mentor others and contribute to cross-functional technical planning.
  • Interest in building safe, human-centered autonomous systems.

Horizontal is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every person is respected and valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applicants who are excited to contribute their unique perspective and experience.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $22 - $46 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10123528
  • Position Id: 75543
  • Posted 5 days ago

Company Info

About Horizontal Talent

Horizontal Integration offers two service lines. Our staffing agency places IT, digital and creative talent in both contract and permanent roles. Our digital agency provides digital marketing strategy and technology consulting on a project basis. Many of our clients take advantage of both service lines.

We are a certified Minority Business Enterprise, with more than 200 employees across our offices in Minneapolis, Denver, Dallas and Vadodara, India. We ve been consistently growing and profitable since the company was founded in 2003.

Honors:
Recognized as a "2009 Best Place to Work" by Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal.

Fact:
Our people and our organization are deeply rooted in IT and interactive marketing.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us. All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

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