AI Automation Engineer

Greenwood Village, CO

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Remote, Hybrid

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Contract

|Job ID 71937|Posted Oct 7, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a talented AI Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in generative AI and machine learning to design and implement innovative solutions that transform unstructured data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement workflows for ingesting and transforming unstructured content, ensuring optimal processing for AI applications.
  • Develop embedding services utilizing advanced language models and manage semantic retrieval of vectorized data.
  • Build and maintain information extraction and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines using cloud-based models.
  • Create interactive user interfaces to enhance user engagement and experience.
  • Establish GitOps automation workflows to streamline application deployment processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype and scale AI services, setting frameworks for future capabilities.

Skills

  • Minimum of three years of hands-on experience in generative AI and machine learning infrastructure.
  • Proficient in designing embedding services and vector databases.
  • Strong understanding of processing unstructured data into AI-ready formats.
  • Experience in integrating hosted language model services into production applications.
  • Expertise in CI/CD and GitOps workflows, including infrastructure-as-code practices.

Preferred Skills

  • Familiarity with prompt engineering strategies and fine-tuning techniques for language models.
  • Experience with container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, particularly AWS EKS.
  • Knowledge of interactive development frameworks like React or Streamlit.

We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard and valued. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and contribute to our mission of innovation.

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.


Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers.  We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments.  For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $51 - $90 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.