AI Engineer job in Newport Beach

The AI Engineer will support the design, building, and maintaining of AI-powered solutions across the organization, including AI agents for our analytics and customer success teams. You’ll work closely with delivery, data, and engineering teams to develop AI-enabled workflows and no-code/low-code solutions using platforms like Claude, ChatGPT, Snowflake Cortex, and Salesforce Einstein. This is a hands-on role at a growing company, with direct exposure to a wide range of AI tools and projects.

What You’ll Do

• Help build and test AI agents that support finance and sales analytics teams
• Build and implement AI, GenAI, and LLM-based tools for internal and external projects
• Develop and maintain AI-enabled workflows and automations
• Prepare data and write prompts to improve model outputs
• Research, test, and evaluate emerging AI tools and platforms
• Partner with data and engineering teams on AI and data initiatives
• Create technical documentation and onboarding resources for AI tools

• Up to 2 years of experience with AI/GenAI tools, data platforms, or related technical projects (internships and academic projects included)
• Working experience with Python
• Foundational knowledge of AI platforms such as Claude, ChatGPT, Snowflake Cortex, or Salesforce Einstein
• Basic understanding of workflow automation and low-code/no-code tools
• Familiarity with data management concepts, CRM systems, and enterprise data platforms
• Understanding of responsible AI, data governance, and security practices

How You’ll Standout

• Exposure to building AI agents or working with tool integrations, APIs, or MCP
• Interest in or exposure to finance or sales data
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Engineering, or a related field
• AI/GenAI training or certification, such as Microsoft AI-900, Salesforce AI Associate, or a prompt engineering course

Full-time positions qualify for a benefits package that includes vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, medical (with an HSA plan option), dental, vision and company paid Basic Life insurance, opportunity to enroll in Voluntary Life plans, Employee Assistance Program, 401K with employer match, employee referral program, home office stipend and opportunities for team building, growth, and development. Team members have on-demand access to an LMS with a variety of courses to further their professional and personal development.

Smart Circle International is a leading broker of outsourced sales and customer acquisition services. We help clients and independently owned and operated sales companies grow together through versatile in-person marketing and sales campaigns inside retailers, businesses and through door-to-door canvassing. Smart Circle operates from two locations: our headquarters in Newport Beach, California, and an office in Toronto, Ontario. Visit smartcircle.com to learn more!

Why You’ll Love It Here:

Smart Circle is committed to cultivating an environment that sparks curiosity, encourages bold thinking, and supports continuous development. We believe people thrive when they’re in roles that align with their strengths and ambitions, so we make space for individuals to stretch and explore new possibilities. Your next move matters so if you’re looking for a place where ambition is celebrated and growth is tangible, Smart Circle may be the place for you!