Agentic AI Engineer

Optimal Inc.

$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in AI/ML, LLM development, or agent-based systems
  • Hands-on experience with large language models including prompt engineering and fine-tuning
  • Experience with agent frameworks, memory systems, or reasoning architectures
  • Understanding of context handling and optimization techniques
  • Proficiency in Python and AI/ML frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Familiarity with vector databases, APIs, and distributed systems is advantageous
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities in a collaborative research setting

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop agentic AI systems leveraging large language model architectures
  • Architect and optimize memory systems for agentic AI
  • Implement multi-step reasoning and planning for complex problems
  • Create scalable frameworks for dynamic conversations
  • Develop pipelines for text-to-structured-data and workflow automation
  • Collaborate with R&D teams to integrate AI solutions into new products
  • Evaluate and enhance model performance continuously
  • Document designs, experiments, and findings comprehensively

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of AI technology
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Involvement in innovative and impactful research projects
  • Access to advanced tools and resources
  • Potential for contribution to publications and open-source initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Title: Agentic AI Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Agentic AI Engineer to support advanced R&D initiatives focused on next-generation AI agents and conversational intelligence systems. This role centers on designing, building, and optimizing intelligent agent architectures powered by large language models (LLMs) and advanced reasoning frameworks.

The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of machine learning expertise, systems thinking, and hands-on experience with agent-based architectures, and thrives in a fast-paced, research-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop agentic AI systems using GPT-style and other large language model architectures
  • Architect and optimize agent memory systems, including short-term, long-term, and retrieval-based memory
  • Implement multi-step reasoning, planning, and chain-of-thought pipelines for complex problem solving
  • Build scalable context management frameworks to support dynamic, multi-turn conversations
  • Develop text-to-structured-data pipelines for automated knowledge extraction and workflow automation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams to integrate agent-based solutions into innovative products and research initiatives
  • Evaluate model performance and continuously improve accuracy, efficiency, and reasoning capabilities
  • Document system designs, experiments, and technical findings

Required Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of industry experience in AI/ML, LLM development, or agent-based systems
  • Strong hands-on experience with large language models (prompt engineering, fine-tuning, evaluation)
  • Experience building or working with agent frameworks, memory systems, or planning/reasoning architectures
  • Solid understanding of context handling, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and optimization techniques
  • Proficiency in Python and modern AI/ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
  • Experience with tools and ecosystems such as vector databases, APIs, and distributed systems is a plus
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in research-oriented, collaborative environments

Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field
  • Experience contributing to research publications, open-source projects, or experimental AI platforms

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