Lead Gen AI Developer (Lead Generative AI Engineer)

Pacer Group; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 155,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Pacer Group seeks a Lead Gen AI Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable enterprise AI applications and complex agentic workflows. You will accelerate software delivery and improve operational efficiency through secure generative AI integration.

The role reports to Engineering Leadership and requires 6+ years in software engineering with 3+ years in AI/GenAI, plus hands-on use of AI coding assistants. Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in software engineering with 3+ years in AI/GenAI application development.
• Hands-on experience with AI coding assistants such as Cursor (preferred), Anthropic Claude, or Devin.
• Strong understanding of Context Engineering, prompt design, memory management, and agent orchestration.
• Experience building AI applications using LangGraph and AWS cloud services.
• Strong software development background with experience developing and maintaining in-house enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced AI agents, multi-agent workflows, and RAG-based enterprise solutions using LangGraph and AWS.
• Architect robust backend applications and microservices using Python while leveraging AI coding assistants like Cursor or Claude to optimize development velocity.
• Establish best practices for context engineering, prompt design, memory management, and agent orchestration across production systems.
• Integrate AI applications with CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and cloud-native architectures while ensuring alignment with security and governance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and deliver scalable, reliable generative AI capabilities.

Skills

Python

Generative AI

Agent orchestration

Context engineering

Prompt design

Memory management

AI coding assistants

Tools

Cursor

Anthropic Claude

Devin

LangGraph

AWS cloud services

Job description

Job Title: Lead Gen AI Developer (Lead Generative AI Engineer)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days office mandatory)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 6+ months

Domain: Enterprise AI & Software Engineering

Pay Rate: $62.00/hr W2 | $74.00/hr C2C

Application Deadline: September 9, 2026

SKILLS REQUIRED

Primary (Must-Have):

• Python & Modern Software Engineering | Enterprise Application Development
• Generative AI & Agentic Solutions | LangGraph & AWS Cloud Services
• Context Engineering, Prompt Design, Memory Management, & Agent Orchestration
• AI Coding Assistants (Cursor, Anthropic Claude, or Devin)

Secondary (Good to Have):

• RAG-Based Solution Architecture

POSITION OVERVIEW

This role sits within the enterprise software engineering and artificial intelligence department, reporting directly to Engineering Leadership. The incumbent designs, builds, and maintains scalable enterprise AI applications and complex agentic workflows. Ultimately, the position solves the business problem of accelerating software delivery and operational efficiency through secure, production-ready generative AI integration.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement advanced AI agents, multi-agent workflows, and RAG-based enterprise solutions using LangGraph and AWS.
• Architect robust backend applications and microservices using Python while leveraging AI coding assistants like Cursor or Claude to optimize development velocity.
• Establish best practices for context engineering, prompt design, memory management, and agent orchestration across production systems.
• Integrate AI applications with CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and cloud-native architectures while ensuring alignment with security and governance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and deliver scalable, reliable generative AI capabilities.

Required Skills:

• 6+ years in software engineering with 3+ years in AI/GenAI application development.
• Hands-on experience with AI coding assistants such as Cursor (preferred), Anthropic Claude, or Devin.
• Strong understanding of Context Engineering, prompt design, memory management, and agent orchestration.
• Experience building AI applications using LangGraph and AWS cloud services.
• Strong software development background with experience developing and maintaining in-house enterprise applications.
• Proficiency in Python and modern application development practices.
• Experience designing and implementing AI agents, workflows, and RAG-based solutions.
• Familiarity with APIs, microservices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native architectures.
• Ability to work independently and deliver scalable, production-ready AI solutions.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Generative AI, LLMs, Agentic AI, Vector Databases, and enterprise integrations.

Exposure to AI governance, security, and responsible AI practices

BENEFITS

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.