AI Engineer

RAPID EAGLE INC

AI Engineer

Minneapolis, MN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    AI Engineer Onsite Minneapolis MN

    Skills:- Context

    · Role spans AI engineering

    · Tech decisions influenced by broader product stack:

    o Frontend/backend for RAG and app work: Next.js and NestJS (Node)

    o Light work with data pipelines: Python; Snowflake as the data platform (medallion architecture: bronze/silver/gold)

    · Tools and AI coding assistants:

    o Claude Code

    o GitHub Copilot via Visual Studio

    o Evaluating vendor AI tools (e.g., Snowflake AI, Domo AI); use-case dependent.

    o MCP servers: discussed; on roadmap; not currently required for internal LLM routing/abstraction.

    Must Have Requirements

    · Strong Python experience (production-grade software engineering).

    · Hands-on experience working with LLMs in production (general LLM best practices; not strictly RAG). Examples:

    o Efficient interaction patterns with LLMs (token management, sending full articles vs. selective context)

    o Agentic approaches for complex reasoning (e.g., applying AP style guide across thousands of rules)

    o Practical strategies to avoid context overload and maintain relevance.

    · Ability to “run with projects,” operate independently, and collaborate with stakeholders.

    · Minimum experience: approximately 5 years; must have “done it before.”

    Should Have

    · Familiarity with Next.js/NestJS/Node for application/RAG-related work; strong Python candidates can ramp with AI coding tools.

    · CI/CD experience; Terraform not required (team strength exists, can learn on the job).

    · Good culture fit: collaborative, mission-driven, able to navigate flexible stack choices aligned with product teams.

    Could Have:

    · Exposure to data engineering concepts and tooling:

    o Building ingestion/ETL/ELT pipelines (Python)

    o Working with Snowflake; experience in similar platforms (Redshift, Synapse) acceptable with ability to translate principles.

    o Familiarity with medallion architecture and data modeling concepts is helpful but not strictly required (team can support ramp-up).

    Additional Notes

    · RAG work currently lives in Next/Nest (Node); none in Python at present.

    · Preference for principles over specific vendor experience; candidates with adjacent platform knowledge can adapt.