Associate Engineer - AI and Agentic

Exelixis - Alameda, CA

Hiring: Associate Engineer - AI and Agentic Company: Exelixis Location: Alameda, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:46:32 Employment Type: Internship Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Git, GitHub, Java, JavaScript, LLM, Machine Learning, Python, REST, TypeScript About the job Experience: •Candidates with early experience of software engineering, data science, automation, or related technical work gained through internships, academic projects, research assignments, open-source contributions, hackathons, or personal portfolio work. •Portfolio, GitHub repository, class project, internship deliverable, or capstone project that demonstrates coding, automation, AI, data, or problem-solving skills. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; or Equivalent combination of education and experience. •Foundational programming ability in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or a similar language, demonstrated through coursework or projects. •Basic understanding of software development fundamentals, including data structures, APIs, Git, debugging, testing, and documentation. •Introductory knowledge of AI, machine learning, generative AI, LLMs, prompt engineering, or data science concepts through coursework, projects, or self-directed learning. •Demonstrated capacity to learn and apply approved AI-assisted development tools responsibly, with review and coaching from senior team members. •Demonstrated capacity to quickly acquire new knowledge, apply critical thinking, maintain attention to detail, and ask insightful questions to resolve uncertainty in requirements or technical approaches. •Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain work, document decisions, and collaborate with technical and non-technical teammates. •Demonstrated capacity to apply principles of responsible AI, data privacy, information security, and ethical technology practices in day-to-day work. •Basic familiarity with cloud platforms, databases, REST APIs, notebooks, or data tools is preferred. •0% No travel is expected of this position Compensation: •$103,000 - $145,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!