Agent Engineer (Agentic AI LLM Systems)

Agent Engineer (Agentic AI / LLM Systems)

Job Title: Agent Engineer

Location: In person in Palo Alto CA only local

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Agent Engineer to help build the next generation of AI-powered workflows and intelligent systems. You will design and deploy agentic solutions that can reason plan and take action across enterprise tools-unlocking new levels of automation and productivity.

Role Summary

Design and deliver agentic AI systems that operate across enterprise workflows. This role focuses on building autonomous and semi-autonomous systems using LLMs including tool orchestration memory and multi-step decisioning.

What Youll Do

• Design and implement agent-based systems using LLMs tools memory and planning (including orchestration and multi-step workflows)
• Build and integrate agent workflows across enterprise systems via APIs and services
• Develop RAG pipelines where applicable to support agent reasoning
• Implement human-in-the-loop patterns for safety review and escalation
• Define and operationalize evaluation frameworks (accuracy reliability task success)
• Own solutions from prototype through production deployment and monitoring
• Partner cross-functionally to deliver scalable secure and high-impact solutions

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science Data Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong programming experience (Python required)
Experience building LLM-based applications or workflow automation systems

Preferred:

Experience with agent frameworks (e.g. LangChain Semantic Kernel)
Familiarity with RAG vector databases and evaluation techniques
Experience designing multi-step or tool-augmented workflows

Core Competencies

• Agentic System Design
• Applied Generative AI
• Workflow Orchestration
• Evaluation & Reliability
• Software Engineering Excellence
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Donato Technologies Inc. is a trusted IT staffing consulting and software development partner headquartered in Dallas Texas. We support clients across industries by understanding their unique business needs and delivering tailored technology and workforce solutions. Our focus is on connecting the right talent with the right opportunity-ensuring clients receive dependable skilled professionals and candidates receive meaningful career growth and support. We work closely with small to mid-sized organizations to provide flexible high-quality services that drive performance innovation and long-term success.