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Apr 12, 2026

[Remote] AI Engineer (Contract)

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 10a Labs is a trusted safety and threat-intelligence layer for AI systems. They are seeking an AI Engineer to design and implement cutting-edge AI solutions, leveraging modern language models to address real-world problems. Responsibilities • Design and implement AI-driven systems using AI APIs in creative and smart ways • Build prototypes and production workflows that leverage language models for tasks such as classification, evaluation, and synthetic data generation • Integrate AI APIs, vector stores, and supporting infrastructure to enable scalable applications • Experiment with and evaluate both hosted and open-source models where appropriate • Partner with product managers, analysts, and technical writers to translate complex systems into well-defined requirements and clear external materials • Provide technical feedback to product and engineering teams to improve system quality and performance Skills • At least 1+ year experience in AI engineering or research, or 3-5 years of experience in software engineering or similar roles • Strong applied AI experience, including working knowledge of AI systems and AI APIs or open-source models • Experience with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS, Milvus) and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures • Experience in AI engineering, software engineering, or applied ML roles • Highly comfortable using modern coding copilots and model-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, or similar) • Hands-on experience working with model provider APIs • Scrappy, creative, and able to iterate quickly in ambiguous problem spaces • Operates with autonomy and strong problem-solving skills, managing multiple projects simultaneously • Collaborative, detail-oriented, and thrives in fast-moving, high-impact environments • Experience with end-to-end ownership of complex technical challenges Company Overview • 10a Labs is the safety and threat-intelligence layer trusted by frontier AI labs, AI unicorns, Fortune 10 companies, and leading global technology platforms. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in , with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://10alabs.com/.