# Software Engineer (6+ years)

> Continuum Resource Network · San Diego, United States · Contract · Posted 2026-08-11

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Zoox

## Description

We are helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company find a Software Engineer to design and build production-grade AI applications, agents, and conversational systems.

In this role, you’ll develop AI-powered products that support complex task execution, decision-making, and customer interactions. You’ll evaluate and integrate large language models, build Retrieval-Augmented Generation systems, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable AI solutions.

The ideal candidate is an experienced software engineer with a strong Python and machine learning background, hands-on experience building AI applications, and a practical understanding of how to balance model accuracy, latency, cost, and user experience.

**As a Software Engineer, you'll:**

-   Design and develop AI agents and autonomous systems capable of complex task execution and decision-making.
-   Build conversational AI applications, including chatbots and voice-based customer service systems.
-   Develop AI-powered integrations across applications, platforms, and services.
-   Design and optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation systems using vector databases, embeddings, retrieval strategies, and prompt engineering.
-   Develop, implement, and optimize machine learning models using PyTorch.
-   Evaluate and select large language models based on accuracy, latency, cost, capabilities, and user experience.
-   Translate business requirements into scalable technical AI solutions in partnership with cross-functional teams.
-   Architect, deploy, and maintain production-grade AI systems with a focus on reliability, scalability, security, and performance.
-   Monitor AI system performance and improve model quality, response accuracy, and operational efficiency.

## Requirements

**Qualifications:**

-   6+ years Proficiency in Python for AI/ML development
-   6+ years Experience with PyTorch (or willingness to learn for entry-level candidates)
-   Understanding of AI agents and their application to real-world problems
-   Hands-on experience or strong interest in building chatbots and/or voice-based conversational systems
-   Knowledge of RAG system components: vector databases, embeddings, retrieval strategies, and prompt engineering
-   Familiarity with major LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, etc.) and understanding of their trade-offs in terms of performance, cost, latency, and capabilities
-   Understanding of transformer neural network architecture and attention mechanisms 6+ years
-   Experience integrating AI capabilities into applications or eagerness to learn application development

**Bonus Qualifications:**

-   Proficiency in Kotlin programming
-   Full-stack development experience with both backend and frontend technologies
-   Cloud software development experience, especially microservices architecture and integration
-   Experience with REST APIs, gRPC, and/or Kafka for service communication and event-driven architectures
-   Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) for AI deployment
-   Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
-   Experience with AI frameworks like LangChain, LlamaIndex, AutoGen, or similar tools Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

## Benefits

Life Insurance  
Medical Insurance

401k

## Apply

[Apply at Continuum Resource Network](https://apply.workable.com/continuum-resource-network/j/7F98AA1F0E/apply)

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