AI Engineer

University of Hong Kong

Department
Faculty of Law (18100)
Rank
Other
Position type
Full-time
Reference
537736
Start date
As soon as possible
Salary / grade
Highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, together with annual leave and medical benefi
Application deadline
30 Oct 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy a next-generation AI application utilizing Vercel AI SDK, MCP, and agent tool calling.
  • Model, query, and manage databases using Prisma ORM and PostgreSQL.
  • Integrate and deploy cloud AI solutions via Azure Cloud Services including Azure OpenAI API.
  • Maintain and support existing web applications using Python/Flask.
  • Join an interdisciplinary team on a project integrating legal research, teaching and learning, community engagement, and AI development.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a full-stack Web Developer.
  • Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript and Python (Flask).
  • Hands-on experience with Vercel AI SDK, Model Context Protocol, and agent tool calls.
  • Strong experience with PostgreSQL and Prisma ORM.
  • Familiarity with Azure Cloud Services and Azure OpenAI API.
  • Knowledge of web servers and deployment (Apache, Gunicorn).

Appointment

  • Full-time, one-year temporary contract (renewable subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance)

Key Dates

  • Posted date: 2026-10-23
  • Closing date: 2026-10-30
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