AI Engineer

Job#: 3032079

Job Description:

Apex Systems is looking to hire a REMOTE AI Software Engineer (Agentic AI).

This assignment is anticipated to be a 6‑month contract with strong potential for extension; however, Apex Systems cannot guarantee the length of this assignment.

This position is fully remote with a standard Monday-Friday schedule.

Responsibilities:

* Design, develop, deploy, and maintain AI‑driven software solutions that support and enhance enterprise operational workflows.

* Build AI agents using modern techniques such as prompt engineering, Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG), agent orchestration frameworks, function calling, evaluation methods, and guardrails.

* Apply strong software engineering, Dev Ops, and security best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, testing strategies, and secure coding standards.

* Design and implement data pipelines and models that power AI solutions, partnering with data engineering teams as needed to ensure scalability, reliability, and data quality.

* Develop AI services and integrations using Python, SQL, and web frameworks such as Flask or FastAPI.

* Package and deploy AI solutions using containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.

* Collaborate closely with business, product, and technical stakeholders to understand use cases and translate needs into effective AI solutions.

* Partner with infrastructure, security, and data teams to define technical requirements and ensure smooth system integration.

* Communicate project status, risks, and needs to leadership and stakeholders.

* Take ownership of projects end‑to‑end with minimal supervision.

* Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, pairing, and architectural guidance.

* Stay current on emerging AI technologies and contribute to the evolution of internal AI platforms and practices.

Experience:

* 3-5 years of experience in software engineering, AI/ML engineering, or data science, with at least 1 year focused on agent‑based or LLM‑driven solutions.

* Hands‑on experience with AI agent frameworks or SDKs.

* Familiarity with agent communication or coordination protocols.

* Strong experience working in cloud environments (GCP preferred; AWS or Azure acceptable).

* Proficiency in Python, API development, SQL, system design, and Dev Ops/AIOps practices.

* Experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing deployed AI or software solutions.

* Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex, open‑ended problems.

Nice to Have:

* Advanced degree in a relevant technical field.

* Experience with advanced AI techniques such as model fine‑tuning or custom algorithm development.

* Exposure to enterprise operational systems or platforms.

* Experience with modern cloud data platforms.

* Hands‑on experience with managed AI platforms and tooling.

Why Work for Apex Systems:

* We offer weekly pay, direct deposit, competitive pay rates

* Health/Medical benefits, Life Insurance, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Program

* Discounts to most major certification programs, access to multiple technical training platforms and programs

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 Support Linc 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.

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