AI and Agentic Engineer Associate

Exelixis is seeking an Associate Engineer - AI and Agentics to build foundational AI-enabled applications, prototypes, prompts, tests, documentation, and agentic automations. The role supports AI workflows, API integrations, software testing, documentation, code reviews, and responsible AI practices while developing SDLC skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in building simple AI-enabled prototypes, internal tools, and workflow automations
• Translate clearly defined requirements into small software components, scripts, prompts, test cases, and configuration changes
• Support prompt engineering, basic agent workflows, retrieval-assisted use cases, and API integrations
• Use approved AI-assisted development tools, such as coding copilots or agentic coding tools, to learn, prototype, document, and improve code with appropriate review
• Write and execute basic unit tests, validation checks, and troubleshooting steps to confirm expected behavior
• Maintain clear documentation, including setup notes, design summaries, prompt/spec notes, user instructions, and operational runbooks
• Participate in code reviews, demos, testing sessions, backlog discussions, and team learning activities
• Follow company policies for data privacy, information security, access control, compliance, and responsible use of AI
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards