Computer Scientist

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Computer Scientist for a contract assignment with one of our premier SaaS clients. This role is hybrid in San Jose or San Francisco, CA .

We're looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to join the team as a Computer Scientist (Level 3/4) and spearhead the development of a next-generation agentic automation framework. This framework will ingest a conversation (via NLP/LLMs) where strategies and tactics are agreed upon, and autonomously translate those agreements into automated workflows. For example, if the conversation concludes that a user needs to schedule a weekly video recording session and subsequently post the videos on Instagram, our framework should:

Recognize the need to schedule a weekly time slot.
Send a calendar invite to the user.
Facilitate video recording.
Connect to Instagram's API or web interface.
Schedule the posts.
Monitor analytics to measure performance.

All of these steps must be orchestrated seamlessly through APIs, virtual browser sessions (RPA), and external service integrations. The right candidate will bring an in-depth understanding of agent-based architectures, advanced knowledge of LLM deployments, and the ability to build a robust, modular, and extensible automation framework from the ground up.

Responsibilities :

• Design & Develop: Build a scalable backend automation framework that can translate conversational instructions into actionable tasks and orchestrate them using microservices, external APIs, scrapers, and RPA/VMs.
• LLM Integration: Work closely with conversational AI and LLMs (e.g., GPT-like models) to parse user intent, extract tasks, and dynamically plan automation flows.
• Modular Extensibility: Architect the framework to accommodate new services, APIs, or integrations without major refactoring-ensuring reusability and maintainability.
• Performance Optimization: Ensure ultra-low latency and high availability of LLM-driven services in production, optimizing inference pipelines and agent operations.
• API & RPA Coordination: Integrate diverse APIs (social platforms, calendars, CRMs, etc.), and manage web-based tasks via RPA or VM-based strategies to replicate human browser actions where no direct API is available.
• Security & Compliance: Implement best practices around data security, governance, and compliance, ensuring sensitive user data and credentials are properly managed and protected.
• Collaboration: Partner with frontend, DevOps, data scientists, and product teams to shape technical architecture, define roadmaps, and ensure smooth cross-functional delivery.
• Monitoring & Analytics: Develop monitoring and logging solutions that give visibility into automation flows, success/failure rates, and system performance metrics.

Required Skills :

• Agentic Framework Mastery: Proven track record with agent-based frameworks (e.g., LangChain or similar) to dynamically plan and orchestrate multi-step workflows.
• LLM Production Experience: Extensive experience deploying and operating LLM models in production environments, ensuring low-latency inference and scalable infrastructure (e.g., GPU/CPU optimization, container orchestration, etc.).
• Backend Engineering Excellence: 5+ years of software development experience building high-performance backend systems in languages like Python, Go, Java, or Node.js.
• API Design & Integration: Deep familiarity with REST, GraphQL, or gRPC, plus hands-on work integrating complex external APIs (including social media platforms and scheduling services).
• RPA / Virtual Browsers: Proficiency with RPA tools, virtual machines, headless browsers, or similar methods for web automation when APIs are limited or unavailable.
• Scraping & Data Processing: Solid experience with web scraping libraries or frameworks, ensuring robust handling of dynamic or JS-driven sites.
• Microservices & Cloud: Experience designing and deploying microservices in a modern cloud environment (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform), including containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Systems Architecture: Ability to architect large-scale, distributed systems with a focus on modular, extensible designs.
• Agile Mindset: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative environment, adapting to evolving priorities and technologies.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.