AI & Agentics Engineer: Prototyping & Automation

Exelixis; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with company contributions

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Stock options

Job summary

Exelixis in Alameda, CA is seeking an Associate Engineer - AI and Agentics to help build foundational AI-enabled applications and prototypes. You will translate requirements into small software components, scripts, prompts, tests, and configuration changes while learning SDLC, security, and responsible AI practices.

You will collaborate with teammates, write unit tests, review code, and maintain clear documentation.

Qualifications

• Foundational programming ability in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java.
• Introductory knowledge of AI, ML, generative AI, LLMs, or data science concepts.
• Ability to learn AI-assisted development tools with guidance from seniors.
• Clear written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical teammates.
• Commitment to responsible AI, data privacy, and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Build foundational AI-enabled prototypes and internal tools.
• Translate requirements into small software components, scripts, and prompts.
• Support prompt engineering, agent workflows, and API integrations.
• Write unit tests, validation checks, and troubleshooting steps.
• Maintain clear documentation, runbooks, and design summaries.
• Participate in code reviews, demos, and backlog discussions.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Java

APIs

Git

Testing

Documentation

Prompt engineering

AI concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

REST APIs

Notebooks

Job description

Exelixis in Alameda, CA is seeking an Associate Engineer - AI and Agentics to help build foundational AI-enabled applications and prototypes. You will translate requirements into small software components, scripts, prompts, tests, and configuration changes while learning SDLC, security, and responsible AI practices.

You will collaborate with teammates, write unit tests, review code, and maintain clear documentation.