Exel

Exel

AI and Agentic Engineer I

Alameda, CA

Sponsorship not specified$129k-$182kDetected 29 days ago
JavaScriptTypeScriptPythonCode ReviewGitDatabricksAWSCI/CDRESTData ScienceLLMsTest AutomationCommunicationCollaboration

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Sponsors this role90
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level III)83
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • This role turns early ideas into spec-driven, testable, production-ready solutions using modern AI-assisted development tools while adhering to Exelixis' security, compliance, and responsible AI standards.
  • The base pay range for this position is $129,000 - $182,000 annually.
  • The base pay range may take into account the candidate's geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location.

Responsibilities

  • Build pilot AI applications and agentic workflows under the direction of senior engineers, translating ideas into working prototypes.
  • Prototype rapidly using vibe-coding techniques, then evolve prototypes into maintainable code through clear specifications, structured prompts, tests, modular design, and error handling.
  • Develop agents that automate multi-step IT and business tasks by connecting LLMs, prompts, tools, and APIs into practical use cases.
  • Execute CI/CD pipeline tasks for automated testing, build validation gates, and artifact versioning.
  • Apply secure-by-design and responsible AI principles, including data handling, privacy, and safe prompting practices aligned to Exelixis policy
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field and 3 years of related experience
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field and 1 year or related experience
  • General to Intermediate proficiency in Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript

Nice to have

  • Exposure to AWS Cloud, AWS Bedrock, Databricks Mosaic AI, or comparable agent frameworks.
  • Exposure to AI-native engineering with Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot, or equivalent coding agents.
  • Preferred: Exposure to AWS Cloud, AWS Bedrock, Databricks Mosaic AI, or comparable agent frameworks.

Skills

  • Equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • General exposure to LLMs, prompt engineering, agent frameworks, or AI application development through coursework or projects.
  • General familiarity with automated testing (unit/integration), linting, and CI pipelines.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new tools quickly, bias for action, and attention to detail regarding security, privacy, and compliance.
  • General familiarity with REST APIs, Git, and software development fundamentals
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Compensation

  • The base pay range for this position is $129,000 - $182,000 annually.
  • The base pay range may take into account the candidate's geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location.
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