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Thomas Talent Network

AI Agent Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $300K/yr

About the Role Building its voice AI agent infrastructure in-house and needs an AI Agent Engineer to own it end-to-end. You'll build on top of LiveKit, design the orchestration layer, own the ...

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David Joseph & Company

AI Agent Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $300K/yr

AI Tools The Role The client needs an AI Agent Engineer to build and own its voice-AI agent infrastructure end to end on LiveKit -- the orchestration layer, the prompting strategy across millions of ...

Pelago

AI Agent Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

As an AI Agent Engineer, you'll identify workflows that are repetitive, manual, or unnecessarily complex and redesign them as AI-powered systems that meaningfully change how we operate. That might ...

Pelago

AI Agent Engineer

New York, NY · Hybrid

As an AI Agent Engineer, you'll identify workflows that are repetitive, manual, or unnecessarily complex and redesign them as AI-powered systems that meaningfully change how we operate. That might ...

Moment Technology

Agent Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$250K - $375K/yr

Agent Engineer Build the future of investment management with us The infrastructure managing $300 ... The winner of the AI era of investment management will be a $100B+ company. We intend to be that ...

Avoca AI

Forward Deployed Agent Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$140K - $300K/yr

Our AI-powered conversational agents handle every high-value inbound call, from booking jobs ... About the Role As a Forward Deployed Agent Engineer , you'll embed directly with our customers ...

Sierra

Agent Engineer, TLM

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Sierra is creating a platform to enhance customer experiences using AI. The Agent Engineer will lead a team in developing production-grade AI agents, manage the Agent Development Life Cycle, and ...

Sierra

Agent Engineer, TLM

Manhattan, NY · On-site

They are seeking a Senior Agent Engineer to lead the design and delivery of production-grade AI agents, manage a team of engineers, and ensure operational reliability and customer impact.

Traba

Software Engineer (AI Agents)

New York, NY · On-site

$140K - $200K/yr

We're seeking an entrepreneurial AI Agent Engineer to join as a founding member of the Agents team and build the next layer of Traba's product-an agentic platform that synthesizes the data flowing ...

Traba

Senior Software Engineer (AI Agents)

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $240K/yr

We're seeking an entrepreneurial Senior AI Agent Engineer to join as a founding member of the Agents team and build the next layer of Traba's product-an agentic platform that synthesizes the data ...

Saransh Inc

Agentic AI Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

As an AI Agent Developer, you will design, develop, and deploy intelligent AI agents that enhance client experience and operational efficiency. You will collaborate across teams to build scalable AI ...

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for ai agent engineer in Basking Ridge, NJ is $55.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44.62 and $64.18 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an AI Agent engineer?

An AI Agent Engineer designs, develops, and optimizes autonomous AI agents that can perceive, reason, and act within digital or real-world environments. They work with machine learning, reinforcement learning, and natural language processing to build intelligent systems that interact dynamically with users and other agents. These engineers often integrate AI models with APIs, databases, and software applications to create functional and scalable AI-driven solutions. Their role bridges software engineering and artificial intelligence, ensuring agents operate efficiently and adaptively in various use cases.

What are some typical challenges faced by AI Agent engineers in their day-to-day work?

AI Agent Engineers often encounter challenges such as optimizing agent performance for real-time environments, integrating new algorithms without disrupting existing systems, and ensuring their models can handle diverse and dynamic real-world data. Troubleshooting unexpected behaviors or edge cases and keeping up with rapidly evolving research in artificial intelligence can also be demanding. Working closely with product managers, data scientists, and software developers helps address these challenges, making collaboration and adaptability key components of daily tasks. Overcoming these issues offers valuable learning opportunities and contributes to the growth of robust, innovative AI solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an AI Agent engineer?

To excel as an AI Agent Engineer, you need a robust background in computer science, machine learning, and software engineering, often supported by a degree in a STEM field. Familiarity with programming languages like Python, relevant AI frameworks (such as TensorFlow or PyTorch), and experience with cloud platforms are typically expected, along with certifications in AI or data science being advantageous. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and teamwork skills are essential soft skills for collaborating on complex AI projects. These competencies ensure you can design, implement, and refine intelligent agents that meet real-world challenges and deliver business value.

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AI Agent Engineer

Thomas Talent Network

New York, NY • On-site

$200K - $300K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

About the Company

A fast-growing, YC-backed seed-stage startup (founded 2024) using generative AI to automate debt collection — a $35B US market. Its AI agents already outperform human collectors 2x at a fraction of the cost, doing 10M+ calls per month. With a team of five, it scaled to a $2M annualized run rate in just a few months, targeting $10M ARR this year.

About the Role

Building its voice AI agent infrastructure in-house and needs an AI Agent Engineer to own it end-to-end. You'll build on top of LiveKit, design the orchestration layer, own the prompting strategy for millions of consumer interactions, and continuously improve voice-agent performance through rigorous testing and iteration. A highly technical role for someone equally comfortable building production-grade systems and writing the conversational AI logic that powers real-world outcomes. Deep voice-AI experience is ideal; a strong infrastructure engineer who is analytical and business-minded is also a fit.

What You'll Own
  • Build the voice AI infrastructure in LiveKit from the ground up
  • Design and own the architecture of real-time voice-agent systems: orchestration, state management, latency optimization, prompting, reliability
  • Own the end-to-end prompting strategy: conversation flows, tone, compliance-safe phrasing, guardrails, edge-case handling
  • Build and maintain testing/evaluation frameworks (A/B testing, regression testing, conversation QA, benchmarking, KPI reporting)
  • Write, expand, and continuously improve prompting to cover more real-world scenarios
  • Iterate on performance data and call outcomes to improve containment, conversion, liquidation rates, and satisfaction
  • Optimize ASR, STT, TTS, turn-taking, interruption handling, and state transitions
  • Build scalable systems/tooling for millions of voice interactions; migrate clients off legacy voice infra while preserving customizations
  • Work with product, operations, and leadership to translate business goals into high-performing agent behavior
Must-Have
  • 2+ years in voice AI, conversational AI, prompt engineering, speech systems, or related agentic workflows
  • 3+ years in platform, infrastructure, or backend engineering
  • Strong experience with Node.js, AWS, and SQL
  • Experience building and shipping production systems in a startup or similarly fast-paced environment
  • Experience with voice orchestration platforms or agent frameworks such as LiveKit or equivalent
  • Strong prompt-writing instincts; designs clear, effective, resilient conversational flows
  • Strong analytical skills; ties technical work directly to business outcomes and ROI
  • Excellent written and verbal English (required for the prompt-engineering component)
  • High ownership and strong work ethic
  • Based in or willing to relocate to NYC; in-person 4–5 days per week
Nice-to-Have
  • SIP trunking, telephony infrastructure, and production voice systems
  • Real-time audio pipelines, call routing, carrier/telephony integrations
  • Speech infrastructure in production environments
  • Domain knowledge in debt collection, financial services, or regulated consumer communication
Details

Employment: Full-Time | Location: Manhattan, NY — In-person (4–5 days/week) | Experience: 3–10 years
Compensation: $200,000–$300,000 / year + equity. No visa sponsorship.