Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines using vector databases. * Develop AI workflows that integrate with enterprise applications through APIs and external tools. * Collaborate with ...
Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines using vector databases. * Develop AI workflows that integrate with enterprise applications through APIs and external tools. * Collaborate with ...
AI Software Engineer
Foster City, CA · On-site
RAG Architecture & Vector Databases * AI Agents & Conversational AI * LangChain / LlamaIndex / AutoGen * Backend & API Development * Cloud Technologies (AWS/GCP/Azure) * Docker / Kubernetes ...
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AI Software Engineer
Foster City, CA · On-site
RAG Architecture & Vector Databases * AI Agents & Conversational AI * LangChain / LlamaIndex / AutoGen * Backend & API Development * Cloud Technologies (AWS/GCP/Azure) * Docker / Kubernetes ...
Contribute to model provider gateways, RAG pipelines, and vector database implementations that keep Ridgeline ahead of the curve in its industry. * Raise the bar. This is an uplevel hire - you'll be ...
Contribute to model provider gateways, RAG pipelines, and vector database implementations that keep Ridgeline ahead of the curve in its industry. * Raise the bar. This is an uplevel hire - you'll be ...
Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Reliability
$175K - $225K/yr
Zilliz is a fast-growing startup developing the industry's leading vector database for enterprise-grade AI. Founded by the engineers behind Milvus, the world's most popular open-source vector ...
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Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Reliability
$175K - $225K/yr
Zilliz is a fast-growing startup developing the industry's leading vector database for enterprise-grade AI. Founded by the engineers behind Milvus, the world's most popular open-source vector ...
Contribute to model provider gateways, RAG pipelines, and vector database implementations that keep Ridgeline ahead of the curve in its industry. * Raise the bar. This is an uplevel hire - you'll be ...
Contribute to model provider gateways, RAG pipelines, and vector database implementations that keep Ridgeline ahead of the curve in its industry. * Raise the bar. This is an uplevel hire - you'll be ...
Python Full Stack AI
San Jose, CA · On-site
Develop Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions using vector databases. Integrate LLMs such as GPT, Claude, Gemini, or Llama into enterprise applications. Fine-tune, evaluate, and optimize ...
Python Full Stack AI
San Jose, CA · On-site
Develop Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions using vector databases. Integrate LLMs such as GPT, Claude, Gemini, or Llama into enterprise applications. Fine-tune, evaluate, and optimize ...
Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Reliability
Redwood City, CA · On-site
$175K - $225K/yr
Zilliz is a fast-growing startup developing the industry's leading vector database for enterprise-grade AI. Founded by the engineers behind Milvus, the world's most popular open-source vector ...
Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Reliability
Redwood City, CA · On-site
$175K - $225K/yr
Zilliz is a fast-growing startup developing the industry's leading vector database for enterprise-grade AI. Founded by the engineers behind Milvus, the world's most popular open-source vector ...
Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Reliability
Redwood City, CA · On-site
$175K - $225K/yr
Zilliz is a fast-growing startup developing the industry's leading vector database for enterprise-grade AI. Founded by the engineers behind Milvus, the world's most popular open-source vector ...
Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Reliability
Redwood City, CA · On-site
$175K - $225K/yr
Zilliz is a fast-growing startup developing the industry's leading vector database for enterprise-grade AI. Founded by the engineers behind Milvus, the world's most popular open-source vector ...
Gen AI Architect
Pleasanton, CA · Remote
Guide the implementation of AI infrastructure (data pipelines, vector databases, model serving, APIs). * Stay up-to-date on the latest AI research and tools, and make recommendations for adoption.
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Gen AI Architect
Pleasanton, CA · Remote
Guide the implementation of AI infrastructure (data pipelines, vector databases, model serving, APIs). * Stay up-to-date on the latest AI research and tools, and make recommendations for adoption.
Sr. Java Backend Engineer
Pleasanton, CA · On-site
$133K - $173K/yr
Experience with vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus, pgvector). * Knowledge of Python for AI workflows. * Experience with MCP (Model Context Protocol) or AI agents. Please share your updated ...
Sr. Java Backend Engineer
Pleasanton, CA · On-site
$133K - $173K/yr
Experience with vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus, pgvector). * Knowledge of Python for AI workflows. * Experience with MCP (Model Context Protocol) or AI agents. Please share your updated ...
AI Architect
Alameda, CA · On-site
$115 - $135/hr
Design and implement Generative AI solutions including RAG pipelines, vector databases, and AI agents * Establish best practices for AI security, governance, and observability * Evaluate emerging AI ...
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AI Architect
Alameda, CA · On-site
$115 - $135/hr
Design and implement Generative AI solutions including RAG pipelines, vector databases, and AI agents * Establish best practices for AI security, governance, and observability * Evaluate emerging AI ...
Machine Learning/ Search Engineer - Services Special Projects
Cupertino, CA · On-site +1
$184K - $324K/yr
Merge traditional keyword search (BM25) with vector-based semantic search using embedding models and vector databases. Design and Implement machine learning models (e.g. Learning to Rank, Cross ...
Machine Learning/ Search Engineer - Services Special Projects
Cupertino, CA · On-site +1
$184K - $324K/yr
Merge traditional keyword search (BM25) with vector-based semantic search using embedding models and vector databases. Design and Implement machine learning models (e.g. Learning to Rank, Cross ...
Hands-on experience with frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, HuggingFace, vector databases, and model APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar). * Cloud & Infrastructure: Familiarity with deploying ...
Hands-on experience with frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, HuggingFace, vector databases, and model APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar). * Cloud & Infrastructure: Familiarity with deploying ...
Senior Data Engineer, AI Platform
San Jose, CA · On-site
$124K - $168K/yr
... vector databases and ANN search systems • Experience in data systems for AI platforms or ML infrastructure • Background in search, recommendation systems, or information retrieval Company : Find ...
Senior Data Engineer, AI Platform
San Jose, CA · On-site
$124K - $168K/yr
... vector databases and ANN search systems • Experience in data systems for AI platforms or ML infrastructure • Background in search, recommendation systems, or information retrieval Company : Find ...
AI/ML Engineer
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
Build and optimize RAG pipelines, vector databases, embeddings, and document-processing workflows. Design agentic AI systems (tool calling, orchestration, reasoning loops, workflow automation)
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AI/ML Engineer
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
Build and optimize RAG pipelines, vector databases, embeddings, and document-processing workflows. Design agentic AI systems (tool calling, orchestration, reasoning loops, workflow automation)
AI Architect
Alameda, CA · On-site
$115 - $135/hr
... vector databases, and AI agents • Establish best practices for AI security, governance, and observability • Evaluate emerging AI technologies and lead proof-of-concept initiatives through ...
AI Architect
Alameda, CA · On-site
$115 - $135/hr
... vector databases, and AI agents • Establish best practices for AI security, governance, and observability • Evaluate emerging AI technologies and lead proof-of-concept initiatives through ...
Senior Software Engineer, AI Storage
$143K - $189K/yr
Good knowledge of Linux kernel internals, Filesystem, Object storage systems, Databases, Vector Databases * Good understanding of NVMe and related technologies * Development experience in Cloud ...
Senior Software Engineer, AI Storage
$143K - $189K/yr
Good knowledge of Linux kernel internals, Filesystem, Object storage systems, Databases, Vector Databases * Good understanding of NVMe and related technologies * Development experience in Cloud ...
Sr. Manager, Engineering - Search
Mountain View, CA · On-site +1
Solid understanding of search and indexing systems (e.g., Elasticsearch, Lucene, or vector databases). * Familiarity with database internals or large-scale data processing systems. * BS in Computer ...
Sr. Manager, Engineering - Search
Mountain View, CA · On-site +1
Solid understanding of search and indexing systems (e.g., Elasticsearch, Lucene, or vector databases). * Familiarity with database internals or large-scale data processing systems. * BS in Computer ...
AI Developer
San Jose, CA · Remote
Integrate memory systems and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) using vector databases for context management. * Ensure agent reliability, safety, and governance by establishing robust guardrails ...
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AI Developer
San Jose, CA · Remote
Integrate memory systems and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) using vector databases for context management. * Ensure agent reliability, safety, and governance by establishing robust guardrails ...
Solutions Architect - SF Bay Area
$250K - $285K/yr
Zilliz is a fast-growing startup developing the industry's leading vector database for enterprise-grade AI. Founded by the engineers behind Milvus, the world's most popular open-source vector ...
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Solutions Architect - SF Bay Area
$250K - $285K/yr
Zilliz is a fast-growing startup developing the industry's leading vector database for enterprise-grade AI. Founded by the engineers behind Milvus, the world's most popular open-source vector ...
Vector Databases information
What are vector databases?
What are some common challenges faced when working with vector databases, and how can they be addressed?
What is the difference between Vector Databases vs Data Engineers?
| Aspect | Vector Databases | Data Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| Required Skills | Database management, data modeling, query optimization | Data pipeline development, ETL processes, programming |
| Work Environment | Data storage systems, AI/ML projects, cloud platforms | Data infrastructure, cloud environments, big data tools |
| Industry Usage | AI, machine learning, recommendation systems | Data integration, analytics, data architecture |
While Vector Databases focus on storing and querying high-dimensional vector data for AI applications, Data Engineers build and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure to support data analysis and machine learning workflows. Both roles are essential in data-driven industries but serve different functions within the data ecosystem.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a vector database engineer, and why are they important?

Urgent requirement // Data Scientist// Bay area // F2F Interview Must
San Jose, CA • On-site
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Posted 13 days ago
Job description
Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid/Onsite)
F2F Interview Must
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Data Scientist with expertise in Agentic AI, Generative AI, and Machine Learning to design and deploy intelligent AI systems capable of autonomous reasoning, planning, tool usage, and multi-step decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data science and hands-on experience building AI agents powered by large language models (LLMs) that solve complex business problems at scale.
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, and deploy Agentic AI solutions using LLMs and autonomous AI frameworks.
- Build multi-agent systems capable of planning, reasoning, memory management, and tool orchestration.
- Develop predictive models, recommendation systems, and advanced analytics solutions.
- Fine-tune, evaluate, and optimize LLMs for enterprise use cases.
- Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines using vector databases.
- Develop AI workflows that integrate with enterprise applications through APIs and external tools.
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Business teams to identify AI opportunities and deliver production-ready solutions.
- Design evaluation frameworks for AI agents, including reasoning quality, latency, accuracy, and safety.
- Build scalable ML pipelines and support MLOps practices for model deployment and monitoring.
- Stay current with advancements in Agentic AI, Generative AI, and machine learning research.
- Bachelor''s or Master''s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, AI, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in Data Science or Machine Learning.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with Generative AI and LLM-based applications.
- Strong programming skills in Python and SQL.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or scikit-learn.
- Experience building Agentic AI applications using frameworks such as LangGraph, LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, or similar.
- Strong understanding of prompt engineering, function/tool calling, structured outputs, and LLM evaluation.
- Experience with vector databases such as Pinecone, Weaviate, Chroma, or Milvus.
- Familiarity with RAG architectures and embedding models.
- Experience working with OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, or other enterprise LLM APIs.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
About Alliance IT
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Company size
11 - 50 Employees
Headquarters location
Sarasota, FL, US
Year founded
2016