AI Vibe Coding Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Armonk, NY that is seeking an AI Vibe Coding Engineer.

Summary:
We are looking for highly motivated and creative AI Vibe Coding Engineer/GenAI Prototyping Developer with 3-5 years of software development experience to join our innovation-focused engineering team. The ideal candidate is a hands-on builder who is passionate about Generative AI, AI-assisted software development, rapid prototyping, and modern developer tools.

In this role, you will use AI coding assistants such as Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Windsurf, and similar tools to rapidly transform ideas into functional prototypes, AI-powered applications, internal tools, and proof-of-concepts. You will work with LLMs, AI agents, RAG, MCP servers, APIs, and modern full-stack frameworks, collaborating closely with product, UX, and engineering teams.

The role is ideal for someone who is curious, comfortable with experimentation and ambiguity, and able to quickly learn and apply emerging AI-native development approaches while maintaining sound software engineering practices.

REQUIREMENTS:
* 3-5 years of software development experience, including candidates with strong academic, internship, personal, or open-source project experience
* Strong programming fundamentals in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, or Golang
* Basic hands-on experience with React, Next.js, REST APIs, Git, and GitHub
* Hands-on familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Windsurf, or Replit AI
* Fundamental understanding of Generative AI, LLMs, Prompt Engineering, AI Agents, and RAG
* Basic understanding of MCP (Model Context Protocol) and how AI agents can interact with tools, APIs, and external systems
* Exposure to building AI/LLM-based applications, chatbots, workflows, or proof-of-concepts through academic, internship, personal, or open-source projects
* Understanding of APIs, JSON, web services, and basic application architecture
* Familiarity with Git-based development and software engineering practices
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn new technologies quickly
* Strong curiosity and enthusiasm for experimenting with emerging AI tools, frameworks, and developer productivity technologies

Preferred:
* Exposure to LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, or similar AI/agent frameworks
* Familiarity with vector databases, embeddings, semantic search, and RAG implementations
* Basic exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
* Experience integrating AI applications with enterprise systems, databases, or third-party APIs
* Experience with MCP servers, tool calling, function calling, or agentic workflows

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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