AI Automation Engineer

Valiant Technologies LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC in Irvine, CA is seeking an AI Automation Engineer to build scalable automation solutions using Python and/or TypeScript. The role involves working with Claude Code/Claude Skills or equivalents and integrating with enterprise SaaS APIs, while adhering to data governance and security practices.

The engineer will participate in architecting MCP-based deployments, manage OAuth/SSO patterns, and communicate findings effectively with executive leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python and/or Node.js/TypeScript.
• Experience with agentic coding assistants and tool packaging.
• Understanding of MCP, OAuth/SSO patterns.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI automation features using Python and/ or TypeScript.
• Integrate with enterprise SaaS APIs and data sources.
• Apply data governance concepts (PII, RBAC) in enterprise settings.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders with clear written communication.

Tools

Claude Code / Claude Skills

OpenAI Codex

Cursor

OAuth / SSO

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

• Job Title: AI Automation Engineer
• Location: Irvine, CA
• Duration: 6 Months + Extension
• Bill Rate: $78/hour
• Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
• Client: To Be Discussed Later
• Work Authorization: US-Citizen, H-1B, OPT-EAD, GC-EAD

Job Description

• 3+ years of software engineering experience, with solid proficiency in Python and/or Node.js/TypeScript.
• Experience building with Claude Code / Claude Skills or an equivalent agentic coding assistant (e.g., OpenAI Codex, Cursor), including the skill/plugin packaging model (SKILL.md-style definitions, front-matter, tool scoping).
• Working knowledge of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) — building, deploying, and registering MCP servers; comfortable with OAuth/SSO-based auth patterns.
• Experience integrating with enterprise SaaS APIs and data sources — Workday,
• Understanding of data classification and AI governance concepts (PII handling, RBAC, guardrails) in an enterprise setting.
• High discretion with confidential material — org-change plans, headcount, and vendor financials — before they're announced or finalized.
• Strong written communication — comfortable working directly with an executive office.d stakeholder communications.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.