Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer

Description
We are looking for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer to create intelligent applications and production-ready AI services that deliver measurable business value. This role is based in Irvine, California, and blends backend engineering, frontend development, and operational ownership to bring AI capabilities into real-world products. The ideal candidate is comfortable building agent-based workflows, shaping reliable prompt strategies, and partnering with stakeholders to turn complex needs into practical technical solutions.

Responsibilities

Create and launch web-based products, AI-enabled services, and multi-step agent workflows that support complex tool interactions and orchestrated decision-making. Develop and support integrations with leading language model platforms, including capabilities such as streaming responses, prompt optimization, tool invocation, and cached interactions. Craft, refine, and assess prompts to improve output quality while balancing consistency, safety considerations, and usage cost.

Build Python-based REST APIs and React/TypeScript user interfaces that expose AI functionality in a scalable and user-friendly way. Manage deployment and operational processes for AI systems, including container builds, automated delivery pipelines, cloud hosting, and runtime observability. Design and optimize database queries for relational data stores to ensure strong performance and dependable access patterns. Establish testing approaches for both predictable application logic and variable AI behavior through evaluation harnesses, regression coverage, and automated validation.

Work closely with cross-functional partners to define use cases, align technical choices with business priorities, and deliver effective AI-backed solutions. Produce and maintain clear technical documentation covering system architecture, prompt strategy, and the expected behavior and limitations of AI agents. Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience in software engineering. At least 5 years of experience in software development, including a strong foundation in building production applications.

Demonstrated experience with Python and frameworks such as Flask or Django for backend service development. Hands-on background working with Anthropic tools and models, including practical use of the associated development console. Solid knowledge of REST API design, Git-based version control, and engineering best practices for collaborative development. Experience working with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL, including writing efficient queries and troubleshooting data issues.

Ability to build and debug agentic AI workflows, including multi-turn execution, tool-calling patterns, error handling, and validation strategies. Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD workflows, cloud environments such as AWS or Azure, and testing tools like pytest or jest, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.

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