AI Tools & Data Analytics Engineer - Entry Level

Smartsearchonline; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Smartsearchonline is seeking a Data Analytics Software Engineer in Santa Clarita, CA. This contract role focuses on deploying and maintaining AI-powered tools across the organization, including Copilot and related platforms.

Ideal candidates have a foundation in software engineering with 0-2 years of IT or software development experience and a degree in CS/IT. Local candidates only, with pay range $38–$55/hr DOE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 0-2 years IT/software development or systems admin experience.
• Familiarity with AI tools (Copilot, Azure AI, OpenAI) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in deploying and configuring AI services across departments.
• Support IT performance, troubleshoot, and ensure secure AI tool integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize AI tool usage.
• Monitor AI tool performance, user feedback, and logs.
• Create user guides and participate in staff training on new technologies.
• Stay updated on AI, cloud services and enterprise software trends.

Skills

Python

PowerShell

JavaScript

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Azure AI

OpenAI APIs

Job description

Smartsearchonline is seeking a Data Analytics Software Engineer in Santa Clarita, CA. This contract role focuses on deploying and maintaining AI-powered tools across the organization, including Copilot and related platforms.

Ideal candidates have a foundation in software engineering with 0-2 years of IT or software development experience and a degree in CS/IT. Local candidates only, with pay range $38–$55/hr DOE.