**Location:** Palo Alto, CA\
**Type:** Contractor\
**Work setup:** Hybrid — visit office once in a few weeks
## About the Role
We’re looking for a **Senior Python / AI Engineer** to build and deploy Python-based, agentic AI automations for business processes.
The role is primarily focused on **new automation development**, from solution design through testing and deployment. Some solutions run on **GCP**, and occasionally you may convert existing RPA/UiPath workflows into Python-based agentic solutions.
## What You’ll Do
* Design and build Python-based automations and agentic AI workflows.
* Integrate LLM agents, APIs, databases, and enterprise systems.
* Deploy and operate solutions on GCP.
* Build automated tests and support CI/CD deployments.
* Troubleshoot and optimize production automations.
* Conduct code reviews and support junior/mid-level engineers.
* Explain technical approaches and trade-offs to clients and stakeholders.
* Occasionally migrate UiPath/RPA workflows to Python and agentic AI.
## Requirements
* **5+ years of Python engineering experience**, including production applications, APIs, or data pipelines.
* Experience building **LLM/agentic AI automations** and orchestration workflows.
* Strong solution design and problem-solving skills.
* Experience with **Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD**.
* Hands-on exposure to **GCP** (Cloud Run, GKE, App Engine, Cloud Storage, Compute Engine, or similar).
* Experience writing maintainable, well-tested Python code.
* Strong communication skills and experience working with technical and business stakeholders.
* Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
## Nice to Have
* UiPath or other RPA experience.
* Experience migrating RPA workflows to Python/AI.
* Consulting or client-facing delivery experience.
* AWS or Azure exposure.
* Familiarity with process mining, low-code platforms, or conversational AI.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
