[Remote] Engineer I, AI Agents

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older. The Engineer I, AI Agents will support the design, implementation, and operational activities of AI systems, assisting with transactions, resolving issues, and collaborating with the team to identify technical solutions.ResponsibilitiesAssisting the team with processing transactions, resolving issues, and administering platform or capability systems, solutions, and servicesMaintaining code repositories and Git-based services, if applicableWriting code, leveraging third-party services, configuring systems, and implementing solutions in an agile wayCollaborating with team to identify technical solutions for business and enterprise needsDeveloping technical knowledge and expertise related to domain area systems, solutions, services and applicationsSkillsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience (including internships, academic projects, or self-directed learning)1+ years experience and proficiency in one modern programming language (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or Java), with the ability to read, debug, and extend existing codebasesFamiliarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, basic service integration patterns, and the ability to integrate with external data sourcesFoundational understanding of Generative AI and LLMs, including prompts, tokens, context limits, strengths, limitations, and common failure modes; experience designing and iterating on prompts and structured outputs (e.g., JSON/schema-based responses)Hands-on exposure to LLM APIs or frameworks, including basic understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), document ingestion, chunking, embeddings, and grounding responses with enterprise dataExposure to agent-based or multi-step AI systems, including tool/function calling, workflow orchestration concepts, human-in-the-loop patterns, and awareness of the need for guardrails, controlled workflows, and error handlingFoundational understanding of cloud platforms (preferably Microsoft Azure), event-driven or trigger-based architectures, workflow automation tools (e.g., Power Automate, Power Apps), and basic logging, monitoring, and debugging practicesAnalytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems; demonstrated learning agility and curiosity; awareness of evaluating LLM outputs, data privacy, security, governance, and responsible AI principlesRegular and reliable job attendanceEffective verbal and written communication skillsExhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationshipsIndependent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisionsHome office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate home environment noise - (Telework)Benefits401(k)100% company-funded pension planHealth, dental, and vision plansLife insurancePaid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leavePerformance-based and peer-based recognitionTuition reimbursementCompany OverviewAARP is leading a revolution in the way people view and live life after 50. It was founded in 1958, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.aarp.org.