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Madrona Venture Labs

Lead AI / LLM Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$180 - $230/hr

As Lead AI/LLM Engineer, this is a hands-on role, you'll build and deploy the AI systems powering our platform, set technical direction, and mentor the team. Mandatory Skills * Built and deployed ...

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Diversity Nexus

Python developer with LLM

San Jose, CA · On-site

$59 - $81.25/hr

Diversity Nexus is seeking a Python Developer with strong LLM knowledge. The role requires strong Python development and debugging skills, with an emphasis on machine learning tools and possibly ...

Ironflow AI

AI/LLM Integration Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$110K - $148K/yr

As our AI/LLM engineer, you won't just write prompts -- you'll define how the system thinks. You'll architect the orchestration layer that enables streaming chat, multi-agent coordination, and ...

Hippocratic AI

LLM Inference Engineer

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

About the Role We're seeking an experienced LLM Inference Engineer to optimize our large language model (LLM) serving infrastructure. The ideal candidate has: * Extensive hands-on experience with ...

Whatnot

LLM Platform Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$245K - $345K/yr

Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us as we enable ... Create robust and scalable LLM evaluation frameworks to measure model performance, guide iteration ...

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How much do llm developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for llm developer in California is $49.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.89 and $60.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an LLM Developer do?

An LLM Developer designs, fine-tunes, and implements large language models (LLMs) for various applications, such as chatbots, content generation, and AI-driven tools. They work with machine learning frameworks, optimize model performance, and ensure efficient deployment. This role requires expertise in natural language processing (NLP), deep learning, and programming languages like Python.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an LLM Developer?

To excel as an LLM Developer, you need strong expertise in natural language processing (NLP), deep learning frameworks, and programming languages such as Python, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with machine learning libraries (like TensorFlow or PyTorch), cloud computing platforms, and experience with prompt engineering or fine-tuning large language models is crucial. Excellent problem-solving abilities, collaboration, and effective communication skills help you design solutions and work efficiently within multidisciplinary teams. These qualifications are essential for successfully building, deploying, and optimizing large language models that drive impactful AI applications.

What is the role of a large language model developer?

A large language model developer designs, trains, and fine-tunes AI models that understand and generate human language. They work with machine learning frameworks, manage large datasets, and optimize models for accuracy and efficiency, often requiring knowledge of programming, deep learning, and natural language processing techniques.

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Infographic showing various Llm Developer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,977 per year, or $49.5 per hour.

LLM Developer Advocate

CloudAct Inc.

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

$120 - $150/hr

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Job description

You will be the external face of the product — demos, tutorials, conference talks, GitHub discussions, and community support. The bar is deep technical credibility: you can read the codebase, debug a customer integration, and ship a working example in a few hours.

Responsibilities
  • Create reference integrations across 15+ languages and frameworks
  • Speak at AI and developer conferences
  • Own community channels — Discord, GitHub Discussions, X
  • Partner with engineering on SDK ergonomics and API design
Requirements
  • 4+ years as an engineer with strong public writing / speaking record
  • Fluent in multiple languages (Python, TypeScript, Go at minimum)
  • Experience integrating LLM APIs in production
Nice to have
  • Existing developer audience or technical following
  • Conference speaker history
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