LaunchPad Lab is a Chicago-based software development consultancy with 14+ years of building custom platforms for organizations that need more than off-the-shelf solutions. We have gone all-in on AI. Our AI practice helps mid-market and enterprise clients design, build, and deploy AI agents that transform how their businesses operate. We are hiring an AI Agent Engineer to be the technical engine behind this work. This is a hands-on, high-autonomy role: you will design, build, and deploy AI agent systems for clients, drive internal agent-powered automation for LaunchPad Lab itself, and help define what great AI agent development looks like across the consultancy. Your time will be split roughly 50/50 between client-facing agent development and internal AI initiatives. You will report to the CTO. We’re looking for an agent builder who can sit with a client, identify where autonomous workflows create real leverage, design the agent system, and ship it. What You Will Do Client Delivery (~50%) - Design and build production AI agent systems for clients across industries, from scoping through deployment and iteration. - Lead technical discovery workshops to identify high-value automation opportunities in client workflows. - Select and integrate the right agent frameworks, platforms, and models for each engagement (LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, Claude Managed Agents, custom orchestration, and others as the landscape evolves). - Design human-in-the-loop workflows, approval gates, and escalation paths so agent systems operate safely in client environments, especially in regulated or risk-sensitive industries - Translate complex AI capabilities into clear, actionable recommendations for non-technical stakeholders. - Collaborate with LaunchPad Lab’s engineering and design teams to deliver end-to-end solutions. Internal Agent Strategy & Operations (~50%) - Own LaunchPad Lab’s internal agent automation roadmap. Identify processes ripe for agent-driven improvement and build the solutions. - Evaluate new agent frameworks, platforms, and tooling. - Develop reusable agent architectures, prompt libraries, and patterns that accelerate delivery across the consultancy. - Contribute to the AI practice’s positioning, thought leadership, and go-to-market efforts with technical credibility. - Mentor other engineers on AI patterns, tools, and best practices as the practice grows.

QA Engineer Application Deadline: 31 May 2026 Department: Technology Employment Type: Full Time Location: Head Office Compensation: $65,000 - $71,000 / year Description About the Team This role is a key member of Embark’s Technology and reports directly into Embark’s QA Manager. The QA Engineer is responsible for: - Designing and executing test strategies - Ensuring product and process quality - Identifying defects and driving corrective actions - Supporting continuous improvement initiatives In this role you will be responsible for: - Perform Web UI, and API testing to validate functionality, performance, and system reliability. - Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, TestNG, Cypress and Playwright. - Write, maintain, and enhance automation code using JavaScript and TypeScript, including reusable components and test utilities. - Execute automated tests, report results, and log defects within Azure Boards. - Support release testing cycles and perform manual testing when necessary. - Develop and maintain automation tools, performing both enhancements and bug fixes. - Design and implement end-to-end automation solutions across various business domains using AI, workflows, and orchestration tools. - Create automation test case solutions leveraging AI-based tools. - Help establish and refine nightly and build-triggered regression workflows as part of CI/CD adoption. - Work with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins or Azure DevOps. - Collaborate closely with development teams to understand technical requirements, system architecture, and project goals. - Work with cross-functional teams to automate integration testing. - Contribute to the continuous improvement of automation processes, tools, and testing methodologies. - Participate in Agile ceremonies, including Daily Scrums, Refinements, Sprint Planning, Demos, and Retrospectives. You might be a good fit if you… - Are comfortable working with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar - Understand API testing and have experience with tools like Postman, RestAssured, or equivalent Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s okay. We encourage you to apply anyway. We believe in investing in potential and supporting our team members as they grow into their roles. If this opportunity excites you, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still want to hear from you. Benefits As an employee at Embark you will benefit from so many great employee perks… 🌍 Flexible Ways of Working: Design your workday around what matters most. With flexible hours, you can balance work with all the other important things in life. And, with our Remote Work Arrangement, you can work from anywhere in the world for part of the year—whether that’s a beach in Bali or your cozy cabin in Muskoka. 💪 Health & Wellbeing Support: Your wellbeing is our priority. Enjoy fitness reimbursements, paramedical coverage, and a generous health spending account. Recharge with Embark Wellness Days and wellness-focused afternoons, and access extended mental health support whenever you need it. 🚀 Career Development That Moves You Forward: Fuel your growth with funding for courses, certifications, and conferences. Explore new horizons through job rotations and secondments, and benefit from ongoing coaching and personalized development planning that keeps your career moving. At Embark, people stick around for the long-haul. 🎓 RESP Matching — Because Futures Matter: We don’t just talk about education—we invest in it. On top of RRSP matching, you’ll receive RESP matching to help your loved ones pursue their post-secondary dreams. 🎉 Fun Is Part of the Job: We take fun seriously. From themed parties and surprise treat days to team socials that actually make you want to show up, we create moments that spark joy, build connection, and make work feel like more than just work. Recent Awards

• Assist in the design of overhead transmission lines, including: Plan and profile development Structure spotting support Basic drafting and design tasks • Support engineering calculations such as: Sag and tension analysis Clearance checks • Learn and utilize industry software tools (e.g., PLS-CADD) • Assist in preparing engineering drawings, reports, and material lists • Coordinate with internal teams including structural, environmental, and survey groups • Participate in field visits and site assessments as needed • Support quality control processes and documentation

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