AI Agent Engineer

SoLa Impact•Los Angeles, CA

3h•$160,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Model/Z seeks an experienced and dynamic AI Agent Engineer to provide technical expertise and software development skills to further AI capabilities in Z/Suite, a software to simplify, streamline, and scale all facets of modular housing development. As an AI Agent Engineer on our software team, you will play a critical role in our organization, creating groundbreaking AI-enabled software products to accelerate affordable housing development. ABOUT MODEL/Z Model/Z is a trailblazing enterprise focused on reinventing multifamily housing through the development of standardized, modular units. Our mission is to provide high-quality, low-cost, and net-zero-ready housing solutions that are both scalable and practical, aiming to significantly mitigate homelessness and enhance living conditions for underrepresented communities. Model/Z is poised to establish the first standardized modular housing factory in the region. Located in the historic Watts neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Model/Z is committed to revitalizing communities by employing local community members and paying living wages. Our innovative approach revolutionizes construction, transforming a traditional linear process into a parallel manufacturing system that allows us to build high-quality apartment homes in a factory before the concrete is even poured on-site. By empowering Black and brown families and institutions and unlocking the value of underutilized land, Model/Z embodies a model of equitable growth, addressing the urgent need for affordable housing in Southern California and beyond.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Software Engineering, or a related field
3+ Years of experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, and AI system integration
5 + Years of Experience working with APIs and data storage and retrieval systems
5 + Year of Experience developing production level code in at least one of the following: React, JavaScript, and C#, Node.js and/or Python
2+ years of experience working as a full stack developer
Experience working in remotely distributed teams, especially teams with large geographic and time zone gaps
Deep technical knowledge in AI, machine learning, and data integration and strong coding and system architecture skills
Exceptional logical thinking, data analysis, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex problems and propose innovative solutions
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Passion for reducing homelessness in Southern California

Nice To Haves

Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Software Engineering, or a related field
Experience with Architecture CAD software such as AutoCAD or Revit
Experience with the building permitting processes, especially related to building codes and compliance.

Responsibilities

Evaluate Large Language Models (LLMs) and select the best one for Model/Z’s AI projects
Optimize Agent performance through prompt engineering, tool design, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Agent system architecture optimization
Implement and refine decision-making logic and ensure AI responses are consistent, relevant, and accurate
Build evaluation systems and automated evaluation processes to assess Agent performance and promote continual improvement
Implement safeguards and oversight mechanisms to maintain ethical AI
Validate new product feature ideas through rapid prototyping
Work with the product team to align technical execution with business priorities and ensure AI agent and software scalability
Conduct thorough code and quality reviews to ensure alignment with technical standards and functionality requirements
Work with the software engineering team to integrate AI capabilities into Model/Z’s existing web-based software application

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