AI Engineer

About the Company

Amia.ai develops AI-powered solutions for life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and diagnostics companies. The company helps clients modernize workflows, improve regulatory processes, automate documentation, and apply artificial intelligence to practical business needs.

About the Role

Amia.ai is seeking a Junior AI Engineer / AI Support Engineer to support the development, testing, and improvement of AI-powered products and workflows. This entry-level opportunity is suited to a recent graduate or early-career professional interested in artificial intelligence, automation, software development, and life sciences technology. You will work alongside experienced team members to test AI outputs, troubleshoot technical issues, document processes, and translate business requirements into technical tasks. The role also involves participating in internal and client-facing calls, researching emerging AI tools, and helping improve product quality and delivery. This is an onsite position for candidates based in the San Diego area. Local candidates from Carlsbad and La Jolla are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, testing, and improvement of AI-powered workflows, copilots, and automation tools.
• Conduct prompt testing, validate AI-generated outputs, perform workflow quality assurance, and document results.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues involving AI tools, web applications, APIs, and internal systems.
• Participate in internal and client-facing calls to capture requirements, technical notes, reported issues, and follow-up actions.
• Work with senior team members to translate business needs into clear technical tasks.
• Research AI tools, large language model (LLM) capabilities, automation methods, and emerging technologies.
• Assist with data preparation, test dataset development, and quality reviews of AI-generated content.
• Document processes, software bugs, product feedback, and recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain organized project notes, technical documentation, and task-tracking records.
• Support product development, client delivery, and AI implementation activities as priorities evolve.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Recent graduate or early-career candidate with a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of AI, machine learning, large language models, or software development.
• Experience using Python, JavaScript, or another programming language.
• Familiarity with APIs, GitHub, technical documentation, and modern development tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new concepts quickly.
• Comfortable participating in calls with team members, clients, and business partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Must be based in the San Diego area and able to work onsite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, OpenAI APIs, LangChain, vector databases, or prompt engineering.
• Exposure to healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, regulatory processes, or medical technology.
• Basic frontend or backend development experience.
• Familiarity with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Notion, Jira, Airtable, or Slack.
• Interest in AI governance, compliance, healthcare workflows, or other regulated industries.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is curious, dependable, proactive, and eager to gain hands-on experience. You should be comfortable asking questions, learning from experienced colleagues, adapting to changing priorities, and supporting both technical development and client-facing activities in a fast-paced startup environment.

Salary & Benefits

• The position pays $20 per hour.
• This is an entry-level, hourly role.
• Additional benefits were not specified.
• This is an onsite position in San Diego, California.

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit a resume and a brief note outlining their technical background, AI or software projects, availability, and location within the San Diego area.