The Affiliati Network

AI Engineer

Santa Barbara County, CA (Hybrid)

Want to build AI that people actually use? Not demos. Not research papers. Real tools that help teams ask better questions and get clear answers. The Affiliati Network is looking for an AI Engineer to design and deploy large language model solutions that turn plain-English questions into accurate, explainable insights straight from our SQL data. This role sits at the intersection of LLMs, analytics, and business decision-making and owns the full lifecycle from idea to production. AI Engineer Job Description What you’ll work on Build and fine-tune LLMs that translate natural language into reliable SQL queries Create a conversational analytics layer on top of our system-of-record data Design guardrails that keep insights grounded, accurate, and transparent Deploy and monitor AI systems used daily by non-technical teams Optimize for performance, latency, and cost in real production environments How you’ll make an impact Enable sales and operations teams to ask business questions in plain English Turn structured data into insights people can trust and act on Shape how AI is operationalized across the organization Own production systems, not just prototypes What we’re looking for 2+ years of experience in AI engineering, ML, or applied data science Hands-on experience training or fine-tuning LLMs for production Strong Python skills and experience working with SQL-based data Comfort with prompt engineering, retrieval methods, and vector databases Experience deploying and maintaining AI systems in live environments Bonus points for Analytics or BI-focused LLM applications Zoho Analytics or similar platforms Workflow automation tools (n8n, Rewst, etc.) Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) MLOps, monitoring, and model versioning experience Why this role is different This isn’t a research-only position. You’ll ship, iterate, and own AI systems that directly support revenue and operations. You’ll partner closely with business teams and see your work drive real outcomes. Sound like your kind of challenge? Apply and help us build AI that earns trust, not just attention. Values & Culture Ensure company values are exhibited and championed throughout the organization measured in periodic performance reviews. Champion a culture of team celebration through periodic informal and formal activities. Maintain an inclusive attitude to ensure company culture and values are equally accessible and celebrated across in-office and remote employees. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees or the reasonable functioning of The Affiliati Network. The Affiliati Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment practices based on race, ethnicity, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, medical condition, disability, veteran status, marital status, political beliefs or any reason prohibited by local, state or federal regulation. Location: Hybrid in Santa Barbara, CA "Easy Apply" applicants will not be considered. (LinkedIn does not allow us to shut it off.) To be considered for this position please send your resume to hr@affiliatinetwork.com with the subject line AI/LLM Engineer Position and complete this survey using the following link: https://go.cultureindex.com/s/br2D7YcWTJ