Senior Python​/AI Engineer

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Type: Contractor

Work setup: Hybrid --- visit office once in a few weeks

We're looking for a Senior Python / AI Engineer to build and deploy Python-based, agentic AI automations for business processes.

The role is primarily focused on new automation development , from solution design through testing and deployment. Some solutions run on GCP
, and occasionally you may convert existing RPA/UiPath workflows into Python-based agentic solutions.

• Design and build Python-based automations and agentic AI workflows.
• Integrate LLM agents, APIs, databases, and enterprise systems.
• Deploy and operate solutions on GCP.
• Build automated tests and support CI/CD deployments.
• Troubleshoot and optimize production automations.
• Conduct code reviews and support junior/mid-level engineers.
• Explain technical approaches and trade-offs to clients and stakeholders.
• Occasionally migrate UiPath/RPA workflows to Python and agentic AI.

• 5+ years of Python engineering experience
  , including production applications, APIs, or data pipelines.
• Experience building LLM/agentic AI automations and orchestration workflows.
• Strong solution design and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD
  .
• Hands-on exposure to GCP (Cloud Run, GKE, App Engine, Cloud Storage, Compute Engine, or similar).
• Experience writing maintainable, well-tested Python code.
• Strong communication skills and experience working with technical and business stakeholders.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

• UiPath or other RPA experience.
• Experience migrating RPA workflows to Python/AI.
• Consulting or client-facing delivery experience.
• AWS or Azure exposure.
• Familiarity with process mining, low-code platforms, or conversational AI.