Principal Agentic AI Engineer - Scalable AI Workflows

Elsevier; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsevier is seeking a Principal Agentic AI Software Engineer in Houston, Texas. This role involves leading the design of scalable AI systems that incorporate advanced content ingestion technologies. Candidates should have substantial experience with agentic AI systems, large language models, and a background in responsible AI practices. The position provides the opportunity to influence technical strategy and mentor teams while working in a mission-driven environment focused on health education innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience designing or integrating agentic AI systems.
• Ability to design tool-augmented agent workflows.
• Experience optimizing AI system performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of agentic AI systems.
• Architect multi-step reasoning agents to solve business problems.
• Integrate AI capabilities into enterprise platforms.

Skills

Agentic AI systems design

Hands-on experience with LLMs

Prompt engineering

Understanding AI system architecture

Knowledge of responsible AI practices

Experience with orchestration frameworks

Tools

LangChain

OpenAI APIs

Job description

Elsevier is seeking a Principal Agentic AI Software Engineer in Houston, Texas. This role involves leading the design of scalable AI systems that incorporate advanced content ingestion technologies. Candidates should have substantial experience with agentic AI systems, large language models, and a background in responsible AI practices. The position provides the opportunity to influence technical strategy and mentor teams while working in a mission-driven environment focused on health education innovation.