AI Automation Engineer

Robotic Technologies Automation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Robotic Technologies Automation in Irvine, CA is seeking an AI Automation Engineer for a 6-month engagement with extension potential. You will build and integrate AI-assisted automation solutions, emphasize enterprise-grade governance, and collaborate with executive stakeholders.

Candidates should have 3+ years of software engineering, Python and/or Node.js/TypeScript, experience with Claude Code/Claude Skills, MCP, OAuth/SSO, and Workday integrations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software engineering experience with Python and/or Node.js/TypeScript.
• Experience using Claude Code / Claude Skills or similar coding assistants with plugin packaging.
• Knowledge of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) — building, deploying, and registering MCP servers; 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.
• Strong written communication — comfortable working directly with an executive audience.

Skills

Python

Node.js/TypeScript

Claude Code / Claude Skills

MCP Protocol

OAuth / SSO

Workday integration

Data governance basics

Executive communications

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:

Requested skills:

• 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 anexecutive 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.