Title: Sr Agentic AI EngineerDuration: Contract
Location:Palo Alto, CAMust-Have:- Strong experience in RAG pipelines, embeddings, vector DBs, LLM orchestration, and prompting techniques.
- Hands-on expertise in AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, Bedrock, S3, OpenSearch, IAM, VPC, Secrets Manager).
- Ability to design end-to-end AI architecture and build PoCs before committing solutions to customers.
- Deep understanding of AI guardrails (toxicity, hallucination control), data privacy, and cloud security patterns.
- Proven ability to lead from the front, mentor teams, and own delivery under tight timelines and high visibility.
- Strong customer communication skills ability to explain architecture, trade-offs, and risks clearly.
- Experience handling model evaluation, observability, performance tuning, and cost optimization in production AI systems.
- Expertise in API design, microservices integration, and event-driven architectures for AI systems.
Good-to-Have:- Experience with Agentic AI frameworks (LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, etc.).
- Exposure to marketing domain use cases (campaign optimization, personalization, analytics, insights).
- Familiarity with multi-agent orchestration, tool usage (MCP), and human-in-loop workflows.
Technical Fit- Q Can clearly explain a RAG architecture (data ingestion embedding retrieval generation)
- Q Has built or deployed production AI/LLM solutions (not just POCs)
- Q Understands agent lifecycle, orchestration, and tool integrations
- Q Demonstrates AWS architecture + security (IAM roles, network isolation, secrets)
- Q Knows prompt engineering + evaluation + guardrails implementation
Architect & Leadership Fit- Q Has led architecture/design discussions with customers
- Q Can drive PoC production transition independently
- Q Shows ownership mindset (decision-making without dependency)
- Q Can mentor/coach developers and review designs/code
Communication & Behavioral Fit- Q Explains complex AI topics in simple, structured way
- Q Asks insightful, strategic questions
- Q Demonstrates ability to handle ambiguity and pressure
About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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