Software Engineer, AI & ML (Contract)

This is a six-month contract Software Engineer position based out of San Jose, CA, targeted to start in June 2026., Design and develop chat-based AI assistants using LLM frameworks

• Build RAG pipelines across scientific datasets
• Develop backend APIs (REST/MCP) for AI and system integration
• Integrate AI systems with internal databases and software platforms
• Implement semantic search using vector databases
• Develop real-time inference and data processing pipelines
• Collaborate with scientists and cross-functional teams
• Document architecture, APIs, and technical designs

Do you have experience in Real-time data processing implementation?, Do you have a Master's degree?, 2+ years of experience in software development

• Strong Python e xpertise ( F astAPI or Flask)
• Experience with LLM frameworks ( L angChain , L lamaIndex , etc.)
• Experience building RAG pipelines and vector search systems
• Knowledge of microservices and API design
• Experience with async processing and real-time systems
• S trong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-agent AI systems experience
• Biotech or scientific software background
• Real-time streaming ( WebSockets /SSE)
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Vercel , Render)
• LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic)
• Caching strategies (Redis)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

2.92.9 out of 5 stars San Jose, CA Hybrid work $19.20 - $26.40 an hour - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

 

Full job description

By joining Bio-Techne, you'll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Pay Range: $19.20 - $26.40, * We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.

• We invest in our employees' financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
• We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

ProteinSimple , part of Bio-Techne, is seeking a Contract Software Engineer with expertise in AI and Machine Learning. This role focuses on building AI-powered capabilities such as LLM-driven assistants, retrieval-augmented generation systems, and integrations with scientific data platforms and instrument software.