Agent Engineer (Agentic AI / LLM Systems)

Palo Alto, CA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago
Contract Independent
Contract W2
On-site
$60 - $70/hr
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Summary

Agent Engineer (Agentic AI / LLM Systems)

Job Title: Agent Engineer

Location: In person in Palo Alto CA only local

Experience: 10+ years above

Note: We need only Local to California Consultants, Please dont apply Non Locals.


The Opportunity

We are seeking an Agent Engineer to help build the next generation of AI-powered workflows and intelligent systems. You will design and deploy agentic solutions that can reason, plan, and take action across enterprise tools unlocking new levels of automation and productivity.


Role Summary

Design and deliver agentic AI systems that operate across enterprise workflows. This role focuses on building autonomous and semi-autonomous systems using LLMs, including tool orchestration, memory, and multi-step decisioning.


What You ll Do

Design and implement agent-based systems using LLMs, tools, memory, and planning (including orchestration and multi-step workflows)
Build and integrate agent workflows across enterprise systems via APIs and services
Develop RAG pipelines where applicable to support agent reasoning
Implement human-in-the-loop patterns for safety, review, and escalation
Define and operationalize evaluation frameworks (accuracy, reliability, task success)
Own solutions from prototype through production deployment and monitoring
Partner cross-functionally to deliver scalable, secure, and high-impact solutions


Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor s or Master s in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong programming experience (Python required)
Experience building LLM-based applications or workflow automation systems

Preferred:

Experience with agent frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Semantic Kernel)
Familiarity with RAG, vector databases, and evaluation techniques
Experience designing multi-step or tool-augmented workflows


Core Competencies

Agentic System Design
Applied Generative AI
Workflow Orchestration
Evaluation & Reliability
Software Engineering Excellence
Cross-Functional Collaboration

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  • Dice Id: 91139925
  • Position Id: 8955424
  • Posted 1 day ago
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