Job#: 3048800 Job Description: AI Engineer
Location: San Francisco, California (Onsite)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced AI Agentic Developer to help build and scale next-generation AI-powered applications. This role is responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining intelligent systems that leverage large language models (LLMs), agentic workflows, and modern cloud-native technologies. The ideal candidate combines strong full-stack engineering expertise with hands-on experience developing production-grade generative AI solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, deploy, and maintain AI-powered applications using Python and FastAPI backends, React and TypeScript frontends, and cloud-based AI services.
- Own assigned AI systems end-to-end, including architecture, development, deployment, operational readiness, production support, and cost optimization.
- Implement advanced GenAI patterns, including prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), multi-agent architectures, and workflow orchestration.
- Lead by example in the adoption of AI-augmented software development practices, utilizing AI coding assistants.
- Partner with architects, engineers, and product teams to define technical solutions.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to team members on agentic development practices, AI tooling, and prompt engineering techniques.
- Build and maintain observability solutions for AI systems, including tracing, token usage tracking, cost management, and performance monitoring.
- Perform coding, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation of software enhancements across the full stack.
- Drive delivery of AI initiatives while managing multiple priorities and competing demands.
- Support CI/CD processes and deployment activities, including occasional off-hours deployment support as needed.
Required Qualifications
Education:Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
Experience:- 5+ years of software engineering experience with at least 2+ years focused on AI/ML or GenAI applications.
- Proven track record of delivering production AI systems with end-to-end ownership.
- Hands-on experience developing production-grade Generative AI applications.
Technical Skills:- Strong understanding of LLM architectures, prompt engineering, agentic workflows, RAG frameworks, and AI orchestration patterns.
- Experience with AI platforms and models (e.g., Google Vertex AI, Gemini, Anthropic Claude, OpenAI models).
- Expert-level proficiency with AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor).
- Familiarity with LLM observability and tracing solutions (e.g., LangFuse, LangSmith).
- Strong proficiency in Python, FastAPI, async programming, Pydantic, and SQLAlchemy ORM.
- Experience with React, TypeScript, and state management frameworks (e.g., Zustand).
- Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, query optimization, and database migrations.
- Strong understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, container orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Run, BigQuery).
- Experience implementing OAuth 2.0, JWT authentication, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building enterprise-scale AI platforms or internal developer tools.
- Experience supporting AI applications in production environments.
- Familiarity with AI governance, model evaluation, and responsible AI practices.
- Ability to mentor engineers and influence technical direction within a team.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with Agile methodology and tools (Jira, Confluence).
- Work experience in the Retail industry is a plus.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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