AI Automation Engineer-Architect

Job Title: AI Automation Engineer/Architect (Contract Role – Potential to Convert to Direct Hire)

Location: 
100% Remote (East Coast preferred

)

Must reside in one of the following states for consideration:
 
**PA, MD, NJ, VA, NY, CT, MA, TX

Core Hours:**
 8 AM – 5 PM EST (flexible based on project needs).

Must be eligible to work in the US / NO sponsorship

This position is not available for C2C

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced 
AI Automation Engineer/Architect
 to architect and implement next-generation AI systems and automation frameworks. This position is ideal for someone with deep expertise in LLMs, agentic AI workflows, and scalable cloud-based systems.

This is a 
contract role
 with the potential to 
evolve into a direct hire position
 as the AI program continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and develop AI agent frameworks:
   Design and deploy end-to-end RAG pipelines and AI agent workflows using 
  LangGraph
  , 
  ADK
  , and 
  Vertex AI
  .
• Lead model deployment and optimization:
   Fine-tune 
  Gemini-based models
  , improve performance, and manage cost-efficient production pipelines.
• Establish AI engineering standards:
   Build and document best practices for scalable, maintainable AI agent development.
• Collaborate with consulting and internal engineering teams:
   Oversee architecture reviews and transition AI systems from outsourced partners to in-house management.
• Ensure scalability and reliability:
   Design, deploy, and optimize production-grade AI workflows in a secure cloud environment.

Top 3 Priorities

1. Architect and approve consulting work from a team of 7, transitioning efforts to internal support.
2. Develop and deploy scalable 
   Agentic AI frameworks
    using 
   LangGraph
   , 
   ADK
   , and 
   Vertex AI
   .
3. Define and implement 
   AI engineering standards
    across development teams.

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree (preferred).
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in system admin/engineering
  and AI engineering
   roles.
• Proven experience designing and implementing 
  AI Agent Frameworks
   using 
  LangGraph
  , 
  LangChain
  , or 
  Google ADK/Agent Engine
  .
• Deep expertise in 
  LLMs
   (e.g., Gemini) and 
  RAG system design
  .
• Strong proficiency in 
  Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
   and 
  Vertex AI
  .
• Solid programming skills in 
  Python
  .
• Understanding of 
  agentic workflows
  , including planning, tool use, autonomous task execution, and memory management.
• Experience with 
  vector databases
   (e.g., Redis) and embedding models.
• Familiarity with 
  DevOps
  , 
  CI/CD pipelines
  , and 
  infrastructure-as-code
   for AI systems.
• Ability to design, deploy, and optimize 
  production-grade AI systems
   in a scalable, secure cloud environment.

Preferred / Nice to Have:

• Full-stack experience with 
  
  , 
  
  , or 
  Vercel
  .
• Exposure to 
  MLOps
   or 
  Terraform
   (infrastructure-as-code).
• Experience in cloud-native or enterprise-scale 
  AI/ML environments
  .

Team & Culture

You'll be joining a 
small, highly collaborative AI and data engineering team
 that's building out an advanced automation and AI infrastructure from the ground up.

This is a great opportunity for 
self-driven, curious innovators
 who thrive in fast-paced environments and can translate cutting-edge AI concepts into production-grade systems.

The team is in the early stages of bringing AI automation capabilities in-house after previously working with external consultants—this role will be instrumental in shaping that transition and future roadmap.

Ideal Background

Successful candidates often come from:

• Cloud-native AI startups
• Google Cloud ecosystem companies
• Enterprise-scale AI/ML platform teams

Interview Process

• Technical assessment (Codabyte test, 1–3 hours on AI frameworks and LLM tools).
• Two rounds of interviews focused on system architecture and implementation expertise.

Why This Opportunity

• Build and 
  own the technical architecture
   for a cutting-edge AI automation initiative.
• Work hands-on with 
  Gemini LLMs
  , 
  LangGraph
  , 
  ADK
  , and 
  Vertex AI
  .
• Join a company with a strong culture of 
  innovation, collaboration, and respect
  .
• Make a 
  direct, visible impact
   on real-time data systems processing 
  over a billion events per day
  .
• Enjoy a 
  flexible, supportive work environment
   where leadership prioritizes AI-driven innovation (and work-life balance).

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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