UX Engineer: 26-01672

Akraya Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking an AI tools developer to build and evaluate agent skills and prompts. You will create user-friendly interfaces and infrastructure enabling both technical and non-technical users to improve AI effectiveness and safety.

The role emphasizes user-centered design and seamless integration with existing systems. Responsibilities include translating LLM directives into a suite of actionable skills and moving a UX-focused AI tool into production.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python Programming.
• Experience with authoring and testing agent skills.
• Experience in developing tools and processes with a user-centered mindset, particularly for non-technical individuals.

Responsibilities

• Create tools for evaluating agent skills, prompts, and model outputs.
• Develop a system to guide users in crafting effective and compliant agent skills.
• Transform LLM directives into a comprehensive suite of actionable skills.
• Move an AI-powered support tool for UX writers into a production environment.
• Design user-centered processes with built-in support and validation.

Skills

Python Programming

Agent Authoring and Testing

GUI Development

LLM Prompt Engineering

LLM Evaluation Tooling

Job description

Primary Skills

Python Programming (Expert), Agent Authoring and Testing (Advanced), GUI Development (Intermediate), LLM Prompt Engineering (Advanced), LLM Evaluation Tooling (Intermediate)

Contract Details

• Contract Type: W2/C2C
• Duration: 6+ Months Contract (High possibility of extension)
• Location: 100% Remote
• Pay Range: $70 - $80 per hour

Job Summary

This role involves developing AI-powered tools to support the creation and evaluation of agent skills and prompts. You will build user-friendly interfaces and infrastructure that empower both technical and non-technical users to improve AI effectiveness and safety. The position requires a strong focus on user-centered design and seamless integration with existing systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Create tools for evaluating agent skills, prompts, and model outputs.
• Develop a system to guide users in crafting effective and compliant agent skills.
• Transform LLM directives into a comprehensive suite of actionable skills.
• Move an AI-powered support tool for UX writers into a production environment.
• Design user-centered processes with built-in support and validation.

Must-Have Skills

• Proficiency in Python Programming
• Experience with authoring and testing agent skills.
• Experience in developing tools and processes with a user-centered mindset, particularly for non-technical individuals.

About Akraya

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!