AI Native Software Engineer

Job#: 3030266

Job Description:

(90% Remote / 10% Travel ) - AI Software Engineer -

**$80.00 - $155.00 / Hourly Rate**

Apex Systems has an Immediate Need for a (100% Remote) AI Software Engineer !! This will be an Est. "6-8+ Month Contract" opportunity, supporting one of our Largest Commercial Clients on the East Coast & Nationwide! Please See Below for all Position Details & How To Apply.

*** HOW TO APPLY *** Email a Resume to: tcopley

- Job Title: AI Software Engineer

- Location: *** 100% Remote ***

- Contract Layout: Est. "6-8+ Month Contract" with possible extension

- Contract Rate: $80.00 - $155.00 / Hourly on W2

*** REQUIREMENTS ***

• 6-12+ Years of software engineering experience
• Strong experience with cloud-native systems (APIs, microservices, containers, serverless)
• Experience building and deploying AI/LLM-based systems in production (agents, RAG, orchestration)
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar backend languages
• Experience with:
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Infrastructure as Code
  • Monitoring and observability tools
  • Hands-on experience with AI platforms (OpenAI, Claude, Vertex AI, or similar)

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI agents, including:
  • Retrieval (RAG)
  • Orchestration workflows
  • Tool/function invocation
  • Policy-based routing
  • Build evaluation frameworks for accuracy, latency, and reliability
  • Implement observability and monitoring for agent lifecycle
• AI Platform Integration
  • Integrate with AI providers (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Vertex, open-source models)
  • Build abstraction layers to support multi-model and multi-provider architectures
  • Optimize model usage for performance, cost, and latency
• Cloud-Native Development
  • Develop scalable services using:
    • Microservices architecture
    • Containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
    • Serverless and event-driven patterns
    • Implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Helm)
    • Ensure production readiness, logging, monitoring, and fault tolerance
• Application Development
  • Build and deploy AI-powered applications aligned to business workflows
  • Integrate AI systems into existing enterprise platforms and APIs
  • Develop backend services and APIs supporting agent workflows
• Testing & Performance
  • Define and execute test strategies for AI systems
  • Measure system performance (latency, throughput, accuracy, cost)
  • Debug and optimize production systems

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.