Associate AI and Agentic Engineer
About The Position
The Associate Engineer - AI and Agentics builds foundational AI-enabled applications, prototypes, prompts, tests, documentation, and agentic automations while learning software development lifecycle best practices, security expectations, and responsible AI standards. The role supports small software components, scripts, prompts, test cases, configuration changes, basic agent workflows, retrieval-assisted use cases, and API integrations. The Associate Engineer uses approved AI-assisted development tools with appropriate review and coaching, participates in team development activities, and follows company policies for privacy, security, compliance, and responsible AI. This position is based in Alameda, California, with an indicated base salary range of $115,000–$145,000. No travel is expected. The office is described as a modern collaborative workspace, and the company provides equipment including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Early experience in software engineering, data science, automation, or related technical work gained through internships, academic projects, research assignments, open-source contributions, hackathons, or personal portfolio work.
- A portfolio, GitHub repository, class project, internship deliverable, or capstone project demonstrating coding, automation, AI, data, or problem-solving skills.
- Foundational programming ability in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or a similar language, demonstrated through coursework or projects.
- Basic understanding of software development fundamentals, including data structures, APIs, Git, debugging, testing, and documentation.
- Introductory knowledge of AI, machine learning, generative AI, LLMs, prompt engineering, or data science concepts through coursework, projects, or self-directed learning.
- Ability to learn and apply approved AI-assisted development tools responsibly, with review and coaching from senior team members.
- Ability to quickly acquire new knowledge, apply critical thinking, maintain attention to detail, and ask insightful questions to resolve uncertainty in requirements or technical approaches.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain work, document decisions, and collaborate with technical and non-technical teammates.
- Ability to apply responsible AI, data privacy, information security, and ethical technology practices in day-to-day work.
Nice To Haves
- Basic familiarity with cloud platforms, databases, REST APIs, notebooks, or data tools.
Responsibilities
- Assist in building simple AI-enabled prototypes, internal tools, and workflow automations.
- Translate clearly defined requirements into small software components, scripts, prompts, test cases, and configuration changes.
- Support prompt engineering, basic agent workflows, retrieval-assisted use cases, and API integrations.
- Use approved AI-assisted development tools, such as coding copilots or agentic coding tools, to learn, prototype, document, and improve code with appropriate review.
- Write and execute basic unit tests, validation checks, and troubleshooting steps to confirm expected behavior.
- Maintain documentation, including setup notes, design summaries, prompt/spec notes, user instructions, and operational runbooks.
- Participate in code reviews, demos, testing sessions, backlog discussions, and team learning activities.
- Follow company policies for data privacy, information security, access control, compliance, and responsible use of AI.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with generous company contributions
- Group medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Discretionary annual bonus program, or a sales-based incentive plan for field sales staff
- Opportunity to purchase company stock
- Long-term incentives
- 15 accrued vacation days in the first year
- 17 paid holidays, including a company-wide winter shutdown in December
- Up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
