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Agent Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Agent Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Full-time Agent Engineer About Us We're at the forefront of developing cutting-edge AI-powered agent systems that are revolutionizing how businesses interact with their customers and manage their ...

Agent Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Agent Engineer Job Location: Soma, San Francisco Job Type: Full-time * Someone who builds agents, using agents, for a web navigated by agents. * You'll be high agency yourself - meaning you have ...

Agent Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Own the agent development lifecycle end to end . You'll take agents from the initial pilot through deployment and continuous iteration by scoping the workflow with the customer, engineering the ...

Autonomous Agent Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

The Autonomous Agent Engineer role involves designing and building secure execution environments and developer tooling to support agent builders across the company. Responsibilities : • Architect ...

Agent Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180K - $500K/yr

As an Agent Engineer, you'll build the core intelligence behind these systems. You'll work on AI agents that create production-ready interfaces, reason through complex tasks, use tools, validate ...

You are an engineer who ships. What You'll Do * Own complex, high-impact agent deployments from design through production * Design, build, and iterate on agent workflows, prompts, evals, and ...

You are an engineer who ships. What You'll Do * Own complex, high-impact agent deployments from design through production * Design, build, and iterate on agent workflows, prompts, evals, and ...

We're looking for an Agent Engineer who wants to shape how the product is built from the ground up. You'll design and build the AI agents themselves as well as the web platform they operate within ...

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We're seeking research engineers to build systems for breakthrough innovations in AI agents, reinforcement learning, and simulation environments. You will design and implement high-quality agent ...

As an Agent Engineer, you'll implement those agents with customers and iterate until they see impact on their bottom line. What you'll do * Own the deployment outcome. GM-level responsibility for ...

We're seeking research engineers to build systems for breakthrough innovations in AI agents, reinforcement learning, and simulation environments. You will design and implement high-quality agent ...

We're looking for an Agent Engineer who wants to shape how the product is built from the ground up. You'll design and build the AI agents themselves as well as the web platform they operate within ...

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The team designs and ships SDKs, CLIs, and developer tooling that turn complex sandboxing into a straightforward experience for agent builders and users across the company. Today "sandbox" means ...

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How much do agent engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for agent engineer in California is $16.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an agent engineer do?

An agent engineer designs, develops, and maintains software agents or systems that automate tasks, monitor environments, or interact with users. They often work with programming languages, automation tools, and may focus on areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, or network management to improve system efficiency and security.

What is the difference between Agent Engineer vs Network Engineer?

AspectAgent EngineerNetwork Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or related, certifications like CCNA, CompTIA Network+Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related, certifications like CCNA, CCNP
Work EnvironmentDeveloping, testing, and maintaining agent software, often in software development teamsDesigning, implementing, and managing network infrastructure, often in IT or telecom environments
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, software firms, cloud service providersTelecom, IT services, large enterprises with complex networks

Agent Engineers focus on developing and maintaining software agents that facilitate automation and communication within systems, while Network Engineers design and manage network infrastructure. Both roles require technical certifications and often work in tech-driven environments, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

What cities in California are hiring for Agent Engineer jobs? Cities in California with the most Agent Engineer job openings:
Infographic showing various Agent Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,197 per year, or $16.9 per hour.

Agent Engineer

Kaizen Stackup

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

Full-time Agent Engineer
About Us
We're at the forefront of developing cutting-edge AI-powered agent systems that are revolutionizing how businesses interact with their customers and manage their operations. Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in artificial intelligence and machine learning, creating intelligent agents that can understand, learn, and adapt to complex environments.
Job Description
We are seeking a talented and motivated Full-time Agent Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated AI agents that can perform a wide range of tasks autonomously. You will work closely with our research, product, and data science teams to bring innovative ideas to life and create agents that can understand and respond to human language, make decisions, and solve complex problems.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement intelligent agent architectures using state-of-the-art machine learning and natural language processing techniques
  • Develop and optimize algorithms for agent decision-making, planning, and problem-solving
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate agent systems into various applications and platforms
  • Implement and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient code for agent systems
  • Conduct experiments and analyze results to improve agent performance and capabilities
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning, and apply new techniques to enhance our agent systems
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of our development practices
  • Debug and troubleshoot complex issues in agent behavior and performance
  • Write clear and comprehensive technical documentation for agent systems and algorithms
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth of the team's technical expertise
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
  • Strong proficiency in Python and TypeScript
  • Solid understanding of Software Engineering principles and best practices
  • Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn
  • Familiarity with natural language processing techniques and libraries (e.g., NLTK, spaCy)
  • Knowledge of reinforcement learning and decision-making algorithms
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Proven track record of delivering high-quality software projects
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with developing conversational AI or chatbot systems