Job Title: AI Engineer
Pay: $110,000 - $120,000 per year
Type: W2 Full-time Position (NOT offering sponsorship)
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a Mid-Level AI Engineer to support the development of AI-powered applications, automation solutions, and intelligent workflows within a growing enterprise technology environment. This role will focus on building and enhancing AI-driven tools that integrate with internal systems and business processes while helping improve operational efficiency and user experience.
The ideal candidate will collaborate with both technical and business teams to design practical AI solutions, optimize workflows, and support broader adoption of AI capabilities across the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAI & Automation Development
- Develop and maintain AI-powered workflows, agents, and automation solutions.
- Implement functionality such as task execution, tool integration, and structured outputs.
- Design and refine prompt strategies to improve response quality and reliability.
Integration & Backend Support
- Integrate AI solutions with APIs, databases, and internal platforms.
- Develop backend services and supporting components for AI-enabled applications.
- Work with structured and unstructured data sources to support intelligent workflows.
Workflow Optimization & Evaluation
- Improve AI workflow performance through testing, iteration, and prompt optimization.
- Evaluate outputs using defined quality and performance metrics.
- Troubleshoot issues and implement enhancements for stability and usability.
Performance & Cost Management
- Help optimize API utilization, token consumption, and system efficiency.
- Support scalable and cost-conscious AI solution design.
- Monitor application performance and usage trends.
QUALIFICATIONSTechnical Skills
- Experience with Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
- Experience working with REST APIs and backend integrations.
- Familiarity with modern LLM platforms and AI tooling.
- Understanding of prompt engineering and AI workflow design.
- Experience with SQL and data integration concepts.
- Exposure to workflow orchestration and automation frameworks.
Professional Experience
- 3โ7 years of experience in software engineering, AI engineering, or automation development.
- Experience building AI-enabled tools, integrations, or workflow automation solutions.
- Ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams in a fast-paced environment.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
- Delivering reliable AI-enabled workflows and automation solutions.
- Successfully integrating AI capabilities into business applications and processes.
- Continuously improving AI output quality through testing and iteration.
- Supporting scalable, efficient, and cost-effective AI operations.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
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the individualโs skill sets, experience and training;
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licensure and certification requirements;
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office location and other geographic considerations;
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other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the referenced salary range reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.