AI-Driven R&D Engineer: Prototyping & Testing

Experis Technology Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Business Travel Insurance

401(k) with Match

Job summary

Industry Descriptor in San Jose, CA is seeking a Research & Development Engineer 1 to support an AI-focused effort. You will evaluate materials, processes, and prototypes while applying modern AI application development practices to move concepts toward practical outcomes.

The role involves collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and marketing to assess feasibility, cost implications, and market potential, plus documenting work for patents and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in engineering or a closely related technical field.
• Master's degree with AI experience, or a bachelor's degree with relevant experience.
• Software background with hands-on experience in AI application development using AI models.
• Familiarity with fine-tuning and reinforcement learning, plus agentic AI and ML.
• Experience with open-source AI models and frameworks such as PyTorch, vLLM, or SGLang, and scripting (Python or Java).

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze customer needs, market trends, and technology advancements to propose new R&D projects.
• Plan and execute experimental test programs to evaluate materials, processes, and prototype models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess feasibility, cost implications, and market potential.
• Document each phase of the R&D process for patents and regulatory compliance.
• Use engineering software to simulate, model, and improve designs based on test results.

Skills

AI model development

Reinforcement learning

Python/Java scripting

PyTorch

Open-source AI tools

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree with relevant experience

Tools

PyTorch

vLLM

SGLang

Job description

Industry Descriptor in San Jose, CA is seeking a Research & Development Engineer 1 to support an AI-focused effort. You will evaluate materials, processes, and prototypes while applying modern AI application development practices to move concepts toward practical outcomes.

The role involves collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and marketing to assess feasibility, cost implications, and market potential, plus documenting work for patents and regulatory compliance.