Associate Engineer - AI and Agentic
Exelixis•Alameda, CA
•$103,000 - $145,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Associate Engineer - AI and Agentics is responsible for building foundational AI-enabled applications, prototypes, prompts, tests, documentation, and agentic automations while learning SDLC best practices, security expectations, and responsible AI standards.
Requirements
- 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 principles of 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 is preferred.
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 clear 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Benefits
- 401k plan with generous company contributions
- group medical, dental and vision coverage
- life and disability insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- discretionary annual bonus program
- opportunity to purchase company stock
- long-term incentives
- 15 accrued vacation days in their 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
