Freelance Python Automation Engineer Jobs in Tacoma, WA

LiveRamp is the leading data connectivity platform. We believe connected data has the power to change the world. Our platform powers insights and experiences centered around the needs of real people, and in ways that keep the Internet open for all. LiveRampers thrive on building together with curiosity and humility-and have a good bit of fun along the way. We're always looking for smart, kind, and creative people to grow our team and impact.
Mission: LiveRamp makes it safe and easy for businesses to use data effectively.
Get ready for the best learning experience of your life. You will receive the same orientation training as our full-time engineers, you will be matched with an individual mentor, and you will be committing production code by the end of your first week. In the course of your internship or Co-op, you will be tasked with one or more mission-critical projects and make meaningful contributions to LiveRamp's success. Also, if our previous interns are any guides, you will have a ton of fun in the process!
Internships are 12 weeks long. Should we want to extend you a full-time offer after you graduate, we ask that you would be willing to consider this at the end of your internship.
Co-ops range between 12-24 weeks long. Should we want to extend you a full-time offer after you graduate, we ask that you would be willing to consider this at the end of your Co-op.

You will:

• Build copilot/chatbot experiences in tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Glean

• Support the implementation of agentic AI workflows and browser-based automations alongside senior team members to automate multi-step business processes.

• Help with prompt engineering, troubleshooting, and tuning of AI agents and responses for scoped problem areas, iterating based on real user feedback

• Create and update new automations using tools such as Okta Workflows, Workato, and Zapier

• Develop and troubleshoot Python scripts that integrate APIs and enterprise platforms (e.g., Google Workspace, Workday, Salesforce, Freshservice) to connect and automate workflows.

• Monitor workflow integrations, agents, and automations, helping identify issues, triage incidents, and suggest improvements within your area of responsibility.

• Document your work (design decisions, runbooks, howto guides) so other teams can safely adopt and extend AI and automation solutions.

Your team will:

• Collaborate on designing and implementing AI and automation solutions that improve productivity and reduce manual work across LiveRamp.

• Support each other in the ideation and creation of technical designs

• Ensure the seamless integration and maintenance of AI platforms and automation tools and workflows

• Work closely with other departments to understand and fulfill AI and automation needs

About you:

• Strong experience leveraging APIs - the ability to integrate applications using APIs

• Proficient in Python

• Proven ability to technically design and present solutions to customer requests, including providing recommendations

• Ability to support other team members in design ideation and creation

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with technology workflows and automation tools or platforms

• Familiarity with development for technology projects

• Experience with AI development

• Cloud infrastructure knowledge such as GCP or AWS

The approximate annual base compensation range is $22 to $30/hr. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be determined by a number of factors including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geography, as well as internal equity among our team.

More about us:

LiveRamp's mission is to connect data in ways that matter, and doing so starts with our people. We know that inspired teams enlist people from a blend of backgrounds and experiences. And we know that individuals do their best when they not only bring their full selves to work but feel like they truly belong. Connecting LiveRampers to new ideas and one another is one of our guiding principles-one that informs how we hire, train, and grow our global team across nine countries and four continents. Click here to learn more about Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DIB) at LiveRamp.

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