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Rakuten Global

Early Career AI Engineer (Contract)

Rakuten Global
Bellevue, WA $30 - $50/hr Contract Posted 5d ago
Backend Developer Agentic Ai Artificial Intelligence Data Architecture Early Career Generative AI Openai Programming Language Programming Languages Software Engineer
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Job Description

Join Rakuten Global as an early-career AI software engineer on a contract basis to contribute to the AI User Experience team's efforts in Bellevue, WA. The role centers on building an AI UX framework along with related front-end and back-end features, with mentorship and growth opportunities for engineers at the start of their careers.

Job Details

  • Location: Bellevue, WA (onsite)
  • Salary: USD 30 - 50 per hour
  • Job Type: Contract

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable front-end and back-end features for web applications to ensure high performance.
  • Create AI driven front-end experiences using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue to deliver intuitive, responsive interfaces.
  • Implement server-side logic and APIs with technologies like Node.js, Python, Java, or Ruby.
  • Build a flexible and scalable Agentic AI Framework by leveraging toolsets such as LangChain.
  • Design and manage data schemas and databases (MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or others) for efficient storage and retrieval.
  • Integrate external APIs and third-party services including OpenAI APIs, payment gateways, social media APIs, or analytics tools as needed.
  • Write tests across the full stack and debug issues from unit to end-to-end levels to maintain software quality.
  • Optimize performance by refining code, databases, and server configurations to reduce latency and increase efficiency.

Requirements

  • Proficiency with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with experience in at least one modern front-end framework (React, Angular, or Vue).
  • Strong back-end development skills using server-side languages such as C#, Java, Python, Node.js, Ruby, or PHP, and familiarity with building RESTful APIs and web development frameworks.
  • Knowledge of data schema design and database management, including relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra) options.
  • Ability to debug and solve problems across both front-end and back-end systems.
  • Commitment to writing clean, maintainable code and adhering to coding standards and best practices.
  • Adaptability and a willingness to learn, with the ability to quickly pick up new technologies and adjust to evolving project requirements.
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree or above in Computer Science or a related field.

Technologies

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • React
  • Angular
  • Vue
  • Node.js
  • Python
  • Java
  • Ruby
  • C#
  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • PostgreSQL
  • Cassandra
  • LangChain
  • OpenAI APIs

Five Principles for Success

  • Always improve and advance, guided by Kaizen; satisfaction comes from achieving complete success.
  • Maintain a passionately professional approach, delivering work with uncompromising quality.
  • Hypothesize, practice, and validate; apply the Rakuten Cycle when exploring unknown territory.
  • Maximize customer satisfaction by focusing on outcomes that matter to users.
  • Emphasize speed and execution; set clear goals, take ownership, and drive the team forward.

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