AI Solutions Engineer

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Under the general supervision of the Assistant Vice President (AVP) of IT and Technology Strategy Officer (TSO) the AI Solutions Engineer serves as a key technical enabler for driving the design development and deployment of agentic solutions and AI-integrated workflows across the university community. The incumbent consults independently with campus stakeholders to evaluate opportunities and architect cost-effective scalable solutions; engineers configures tests and deploys context-grounded agentic solutions and AI-integrated workflow solutions.

• Consults independently with campus stakeholders to evaluate opportunities and architect cost-effective scalable solutions; discerning when to deploy agentic AI-enabled or AI-integrated workflow automations (such as support agents research accelerators or complex administrative process automations) to streamline university activities.
• Authors clear technical design write-ups architectural specifications integration blueprints and cost models to secure stakeholder buy-in and funding prior to building proposed solutions.
• Engineers configures tests and deploys context-grounded agentic solutions and AI-integrated workflow solutions.
• Configures robust defense mechanisms including prompt injection mitigations abuse guardrails evaluation frameworks and human-in-the-loop escalation paths to ensure agentic actions operate safely within institutional boundaries.
• Empowers student team members to participate in stakeholder requirements gathering rapid proof of concept (POC) builds and pilot testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

*NOTE: To view the full position description including all of the required qualifications copy and paste this link into your browser: to a bachelors degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience.

• Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Information Technology Information Systems or a related technical discipline.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience which includes 2 to 3 years of progressive hands-on professional experience working with AI developing software scripting API engineering or systems integration
• Industry Certifications: Active industry certifications in AI or cloud engineering (e.g. Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate Azure Fundamentals).
• Higher Ed & Student Leadership: Prior experience leading agile software sprint cycles within higher education IT or supervising student developer teams in an academic setting.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to assess business requirements evaluate AI-enabled technologies and design cost-effective scalable solutions while communicating technical recommendations architectural trade-offs and security considerations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience designing developing testing and deploying secure AI-powered solutions using enterprise platforms such as Azure AI Foundry and ServiceNow including Python REST APIs and Model Context Protocol (MCP) with knowledge of AI security frameworks risk mitigation and enterprise integration standards.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor student developers coordinate agile sprint activities translate complex project requirements into actionable tasks and provide technical guidance code reviews and quality assurance to ensure solutions meet institutional security accessibility and governance standards.
• Knowledge of emerging AI frameworks agentic technologies vector databases and developer platforms with the ability to research evaluate and recommend innovative solutions collaborate across technical working groups and contribute to IT planning and continuous technology improvement initiatives.

Pay Benefits & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package including but not limited to: medical dental vision retirement & savings tuition waiver and more.
• Classification: 0472 / Software Developer III / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE is $7284 $9237 per month dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $7284 - $10611 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
• The position is currently hybrid (3 days in office 2 days remote); however this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

General Information

• Applications received through October 28 2026 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Note that our campus does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Employment eligibility will be verified through the standard Form I-9 process.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process please visit this link: CSU recommends that faculty staff and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2 the virus that causes COVID-19 and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age medical condition and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age Disability (physical or mental) Gender Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender) Gender Expression Genetic Information Marital Status Medical Condition Nationality Pregnancy or related conditions Race or Ethnicity (including color caste or ancestry) Religion or Religious Creed Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics) Sexual Orientation and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at .

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