About this opportunity
Horizontal Talent lists this Machine Learning Engineer opportunity in pleasanton, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join a dynamic AI engineering team building next-generation agentic solutions that improve planning, allocation, forecasting, pricing, and operational execution. This remote contract opportunity focuses on designing, optimizing, and operationalizing AI agents in production environments using Python, LLMs, APIs, and cloud-native tools.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and continuously improve AI agents that support enterprise business workflows
Develop agentic workflows that automate tasks, streamline execution, and generate actionable insights
Integrate large language models and AI services into production-ready solutions
Connect APIs and SDKs to expand the capabilities of AI-powered applications
Build backend services and supporting components using Python
Support AI solutions in a cloud environment, with a focus on GCP and BigQuery
Monitor performance, improve efficiency, and help optimize token usage and cost effectiveness
Partner with business stakeholders to understand needs and deliver practical solutions
Contribute to deployment, monitoring, and ongoing operational excellence for AI systems
Skills
Strong Python development experience
Hands-on experience building or supporting AI agents and agentic workflows
Experience working with large language models and generative AI technologies
Familiarity with AI SDKs or platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar tools
Experience integrating APIs into AI-driven solutions
Cloud experience, especially in GCP and BigQuery
Ability to work with unstructured data
Understanding of AI agent deployment, optimization, and operational performance
Clear communication skills and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset
Preferred Skills
Background in AI Engineering, Software Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, or Data Engineering
Experience deploying containerized applications with Docker
Exposure to CI/CD processes and automation pipelines
Experience working in multi-cloud environments, especially with GCP and some Azure exposure
Experience in retail, supply chain, planning, forecasting, or allocation
SQL and/or R experience
Familiarity with agent orchestration frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, or Google Agent Development Kit (ADK)
Horizontal is committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued and supported. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from individuals who bring different perspectives, experiences, and ideas.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $30 - $62 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
Who can apply
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