Ai Engineer

TEK Systems; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability benefits

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

TEKsystems in San Francisco is seeking a contract AI Platform Engineer to design, develop, and maintain an enterprise AI agent platform on Google Cloud. You will build and integrate AI agents across Salesforce, marketing platforms, and data sources, delivering scalable workflows and observability.

The role focuses on GenAI patterns, LLM orchestration, and backend services using Python/FastAPI, with hybrid work in San Francisco.

Qualifications

• AI Coding Assistants (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf)
• Generative AI Application Development/Generative AI Design Patterns
• GenAI cloud platforms (Google Cloud Vertex AI, Gemini, Anthropic Claude, OpenAI)
• LLM Observability and Tracing (LangFuse, LangSmith, or similar)
• Prompt Engineering techniques (e.g., chain-of-thought, few-shot learning, structured outputs)
• Python, FastAPI, async programming, Pydantic, SQLAlchemy ORM React, TypeScript, Zustand state management, Material-UI (MUI) Data visualization libraries (Recharts, D3.js)
• MySQL/PostgreSQL databases, query optimization, Alembic migrations Git, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD Docker and docker-compose Google Cloud Platform (Vertex AI, Cloud Run, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, IAM)
• Authentication and Authorization (OAuth 2.0, Okta, JWT, RBAC)
• Kubernetes and container orchestration

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain an enterprise platform for building, deploying, and supporting AI agents within a Google Cloud environment.
• Develop and implement AI agents that support business and marketing workflows, including campaign management, budgeting, advertising spend, reporting, and brand performance.
• Integrate AI agents with enterprise applications and data sources including Salesforce, Sigma, Adobe, Smartsheet, and other marketing platforms.
• Develop agent capabilities within Salesforce and the existing brand portal environment, leveraging Salesforce Sales Cloud, Lightning Web Components (LWC), APIs, and existing integrations.
• Build and maintain agentic AI workflows using Generative AI technologies, including LLM orchestration, prompt engineering, RAG, tool/API calling, structured outputs, and multi-step agent workflows.
• Leverage Google Cloud and Vertex AI services to develop, deploy, and support enterprise AI applications and agent capabilities.
• Use AI coding assistants, particularly Claude Code, to accelerate software development while reviewing, validating, troubleshooting, and improving AI-generated code to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Develop and support backend services and APIs using Python and technologies such as FastAPI to enable communication between AI agents, enterprise applications, and business data sources.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot agent behavior, application integrations, and production issues across the AI platform and connected enterprise systems.
• Implement monitoring and observability for AI applications, including agent performance, traces, errors, token usage, system performance, and cost.
• Collaborate with product teams, architects, solution engineers, and business stakeholders to translate marketing and brand requirements into scalable agentic AI solutions.
• Support the deployment, ongoing maintenance, optimization, and operational readiness of AI agents and the underlying agent platform.
• Provide technical guidance on agent development, AI-assisted software development, integration patterns, and GenAI development best practices

Skills

Artificial intelligence

Gemini

Vertex AI

Python

Agents

Tools

Claude Code

GitHub Copilot

Cursor

Windsurf

FastAPI

SQLAlchemy

Pydantic

React

TypeScript

Docker

Kubernetes

OAuth 2.0

Okta

JWT

ArgoCD

Job description

Description

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain an enterprise platform for building, deploying, and supporting AI agents within a Google Cloud environment.

Develop and implement AI agents that support business and marketing workflows, including campaign management, budgeting, advertising spend, reporting, and brand performance.

Integrate AI agents with enterprise applications and data sources including Salesforce, Sigma, Adobe, Smartsheet, and other marketing platforms.

Develop agent capabilities within Salesforce and the existing brand portal environment, leveraging Salesforce Sales Cloud, Lightning Web Components (LWC), APIs, and existing integrations.

Build and maintain agentic AI workflows using Generative AI technologies, including LLM orchestration, prompt engineering, RAG, tool/API calling, structured outputs, and multi-step agent workflows.

Leverage Google Cloud and Vertex AI services to develop, deploy, and support enterprise AI applications and agent capabilities.

Use AI coding assistants, particularly Claude Code, to accelerate software development while reviewing, validating, troubleshooting, and improving AI-generated code to ensure quality and accuracy.

Develop and support backend services and APIs using Python and technologies such as FastAPI to enable communication between AI agents, enterprise applications, and business data sources.

Evaluate and troubleshoot agent behavior, application integrations, and production issues across the AI platform and connected enterprise systems.

Implement monitoring and observability for AI applications, including agent performance, traces, errors, token usage, system performance, and cost.

Collaborate with product teams, architects, solution engineers, and business stakeholders to translate marketing and brand requirements into scalable agentic AI solutions.

Support the deployment, ongoing maintenance, optimization, and operational readiness of AI agents and the underlying agent platform.

Provide technical guidance on agent development, AI-assisted software development, integration patterns, and GenAI development best practices

Qualifications:

AI Coding Assistants (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf)

Generative AI Application Development/Generative AI Design Patterns

GenAI cloud platforms (Google Cloud Vertex AI, Gemini, Anthropic Claude, OpenAI)

LLM Observability and Tracing (LangFuse, LangSmith, or similar)

Prompt Engineering techniques (e.g., chain-of-thought, few-shot learning, structured outputs)

Python, FastAPI, async programming, Pydantic, SQLAlchemy ORM React, TypeScript, Zustand state management, Material-UI (MUI) Data visualization libraries (Recharts, D3.js)

MySQL/PostgreSQL databases, query optimization, Alembic migrations Git, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD Docker and docker-compose Google Cloud Platform (Vertex AI, Cloud Run, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, IAM)

Authentication and Authorization (OAuth 2.0, Okta, JWT, RBAC)

Kubernetes and container orchestration

Skills

Artificial intelligence, Gemini, Vertex Ai, Python, Agents

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Francisco, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $85.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Francisco, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 1, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in San Francisco,CA.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.