AI Engineer
Trace3
- United States, United States
- $121,000 - $140,000 a year
- Posted Aug 11, 2026
Job description
About the role
The AI Engineer designs, builds and deploys AI‑powered applications, agents and copilots to improve productivity for executive leadership, sales, operations, legal and IT. The role drives Trace3’s internal AI strategy, delivering end‑to‑end solutions on modern AI frameworks and Azure while ensuring governance, security and responsible AI practices.
About the company
Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority that provides technology solutions and consulting services. With over 1,200 employees across the United States and headquarters in Irvine, California, it combines a startup‑like culture with a scalable business, emphasizing innovation, teamwork and inclusive values.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 4 years experience building AI‑powered applications or systems
- Strong programming skills, Python preferred
- Experience with APIs, microservices and system integrations
- Understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering and RAG concepts
- Experience with cloud platforms, Azure preferred (AWS/GCP acceptable)
- Experience with Azure OpenAI, Semantic Kernel, LangChain or similar frameworks
- Experience building AI agents, copilots or automation solutions
- Familiarity with vector databases, embeddings and search architectures
- Experience integrating with enterprise SaaS platforms
- Understanding of security, governance and responsible AI practices
- Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills with attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate technical concepts clearly
- Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
- Comfortable managing multiple changing priorities and meeting deadlines in an entrepreneurial environment
- Self‑motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow in technical expertise