Software Engineer

REQ Solutions

Aliso Viejo (CA)

Hybrid

USD 66,124 - 70,257

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Software Engineer to design AI systems. The role requires extensive Python experience and knowledge of AI/ML systems. Candidates should have a strong background in developing scalable applications and excellent communication skills. This is a 12-month contract position with hybrid work requirements, located in Aliso Viejo, California.

Qualifications

8+ years professional experience working with Python.
Experience leading technical training sessions.
Ability to write clean, well-documented Python code.

Responsibilities

Design AI systems for human-in-the-loop and autonomous scenarios.
Develop and orchestrate tool-augmented AI agents.
Evaluate performance and safety of AI systems.

Skills

Python programming

AI/ML system development

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

BS or MS Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Pytest

Datadog

Job description

This range is provided by REQ Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$48.00/hr - $51.00/hr

Job Title: Software Engineer

Duration: 12 Months Contract + Possibilities of Extension

Shift time: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (Mon - Friday, Onsite twice per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays))

Note: Those Candidates who can work on W2 basis without any sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

Description:

Responsibilities

Design AI systems to enable both human-in-the-loop scenarios and fully autonomous operations.
Develop and orchestrate tool-augmented AI agents at scale using standard industry tooling.
Build AI-driven processes and infrastructure to accelerate test creation, maintenance, and root cause analysis.
Evaluate the performance, safety, and reliability of agentic AI systems within enterprise environments.
Work closely with development and testing teams for AI advocacy.
Be onsite for collaborations, demos, and other work.

Minimum Qualifications

8+ years professional experience working with Python to build and maintain scalable applications and frameworks.
Demonstrated track record of developing, deploying, and maintaining AI/ML systems.
Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented Python code.
Strong verbal and written communication, with experience leading technical training sessions or demos.

Preferred Qualifications

BS or MS Degree in Computer Science or equivalent field.
Experience with AI coding assistants such as Cursor or GitHub Copilot.
Experience evaluating generative AI models and agentic, RAG-based systems.
Experience with distributed or LLM tracing using observability platforms such as Datadog.
Experience working with AI tooling and AI agent frameworks such as Langchain and Langgraph.
Experience with testing frameworks such as Pytest.
Understanding all phases of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
In-depth database management, cloud technologies (AWS), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Experience with Agile development methodologies such as Scrum.

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