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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Engineer / Senior AI Engineer in South San Francisco - **Company:** Energy Jobline - **Location:** South San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Open Source Technology, Scrum Methodology, Rapid Prototyping Process, DataOps, Software Safety, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Google Cloud, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Model Validation, Generative AI, Build Management, Scikit Learn, Information Technology, Virtual Agents, Api Design, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/ai-engineer-senior-ai-engineer-south-san-francisco-31504668 ## About the Role * Hands-on experience building AI/ML applications, including working with LLMs, Generative AI, and NLP frameworks * Strong proficiency in Python and experience with AI/ML libraries and frameworks * Proven experience integrating AI APIs into production-grade applications * Experience building and deploying internal tools and applications * Ability to build client-facing tools and services that are reliable, user-friendly, and production-ready * Expertise in building proof-of-concepts (POCs) and rapid prototypes to validate AI-driven solutions * Experienced with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and services * Proficient in API development and version control * Expertise in SQL, Python, and databases * Familiar with data pipeline tools and data warehouse technologies * Knowledge of prompt engineering, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented ), fine-tuning, and AI agent frameworks * Strong knowledge of AI safety, responsible AI practices, and model evaluation techniques * Knowledge of US pharma datasets and healthcare concepts is a plus * Strong problem-solving, communication, and client-facing skills * Proficient in Agile/Scrum and project management tools * Genuine passion and curiosity for ongoing AI development, with a demonstrated habit of learning and experimenting with new AI tools, models, and techniques * Excellent communication and presentation skills (internal and client facing), * Advanced degree(s) (PhD, MD, MBA, or MS) in Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science, or a related field * 4+ years of AI/ML engineering experience (AI Engineer) or 6+ years (Senior AI Engineer), including client-facing roles experience * Demonstrated ability to integrate business and industry knowledge in developing creative AI solutions * Active contributions to open-source AI projects, personal AI projects, or published research in AI/ML * Passion for Generative AI and its applications in life sciences and healthcare ## Description As an AI Engineer / Senior AI Engineer, you will work across Blue Matter as a technical expert in AI and emerging technologies, playing a key role in designing, building, and deploying AI-powered solutions for both internal teams and clients. You will be at the forefront of integrating APIs, building proof-of-concepts (POCs), developing internal applications, and creating client-facing tools and services. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about staying current with the rapidly evolving AI landscape and eager to apply cutting-edge techniques to solve real-world problems in life sciences., As a key member of cross-functional client-facing teams, develop and execute project plans to support initiatives that include, but are not limited to: * Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML solutions and Generative AI applications to support commercial data and analytics for life sciences companies * Integrate third-party AI APIs into internal and client-facing applications to deliver intelligent, scalable solutions * Build proof-of-concepts (POCs) and rapid prototypes to demonstrate the value of AI-driven approaches for product launch analytics, drug discovery, patient analytics, and data operations * Develop and maintain internal tools and applications that streamline workflows, automate operational processes, and enhance team productivity using AI * Build client-facing tools and services that leverage AI to deliver actionable insights, interactive dashboards, and intelligent recommendations * Utilize cloud-service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) to build and deploy scalable AI solutions * Collaborate with onshore/offshore teams to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables, providing technical guidance and code reviews * Design and implement data pipelines and ETL processes to support AI model training, fine-tuning, and inference workflows * Investigate and evaluate emerging AI frameworks, tools, and models to continuously improve the team's AI capabilities and stay ahead of industry developments * Contribute to Blue Matter's Internal platform rollout and other AI-powered product initiatives in client environments * Address client questions, gather requirements, and deliver AI-powered solutions aligned with business goals * Ensure project success through effective collaboration and meeting deadlines using agile delivery model * Stay current with the latest advancements in AI/ML, LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, agents, and related technologies, and evangelize best practices across the organization ## Related Videos - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Developer Experience, Platform Engineering and AI powered Apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/990-developer-experience-platform-engineering-and-ai-powered-apps) - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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