AI Engineer

Company: Search Leaders
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities: This role is responsible for designing and deploying advanced AI-driven systems that automate complex business processes, with a strong emphasis on multi-step, tool-integrated workflows and production reliability. Architect and develop multi-step AI workflows that coordinate planning, execution, validation, and retry logic Integrate AI systems with internal platforms and external APIs to enable seamless automation Optimize model selection and routing across multiple providers based on performance, cost, and latency Transform unstructured data sources into structured, AI-ready formats including datasets, schemas, and embeddings Develop and integrate tool-access frameworks to safely connect AI agents with business systems Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools while maintaining strong engineering oversight and code quality Establish monitoring systems including testing, logging, and tracing to ensure reliability and performance Continuously evaluate emerging AI technologies and apply relevant advancements to improve systems Position requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field, or equivalent experience 5 years of professional software engineering experience with demonstrated delivery of production systems Strong programming expertise in Python and/or TypeScript including testing and API development Proven experience building production-grade AI workflows utilizing tool-calling architectures Experience working with multiple AI model providers and platforms Demonstrated ability to convert unstructured data into structured, usable formats Strong understanding of evaluating AI outputs and maintaining quality through testing and monitoring Preferred Requirements: Experience developing tool integration frameworks or connectors for AI systems Familiarity with vector databases and retrieval-augmented generation systems Experience with orchestration frameworks for AI workflows General familiarity or interest in the relevant industry domain Reasons to Apply: Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. Health coverage, retirement plans, and other company-sponsored perks. Generous paid time off, including holidays, to support work-life balance. Flexible schedules and work life balance. Strong focus on employee development with on-the-job training and career growth. A positive company culture that values diversity and collaboration.

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