Software Engineer I, AI

Job Summary:

The Software Engineer I, AI designs, develops, and maintains AI-enabled applications with an emphasis on integrating large language models into business workflows. This role partners with business and technology stakeholders to understand requirements, implement well-tested solutions, and support deployed AI services in production. Responsibilities include contributing to codebases, documentation, and operational support processes while following secure engineering practices and established development standards. The position supports experimentation and evaluation of AI tools and frameworks under guidance from senior engineers and helps improve user experiences through automation and AI-assisted capabilities aligned with firm objectives.

Job Duties:

Develops AI-driven applications and integration pointsResearches and evaluates AI technologies for potential implementationDesigns and maintains documentation for AI systems and processesCollaborates with business units to clarify AI solution requirementsCoordinates technical efforts related to AI systems issues and optimizationsBuilds and maintains a variety of internally developed and third-party integrated systems documentationImplement AI features, including large language model integrations, prompts, and retrieval workflows under guidanceProactively monitors and supports existing applications and automationsIntegrates AI functionalities into existing systems to enhance user experience for defined use cases and scoped deliverablesSupports AI Engineering & IT professionals on responsibilities and provides guidance regarding effective resolution of issues with oversight from team leadsEscalates critical issues to management and implements strategies for timely resolution based on runbooks and established escalation pathsCoordinates and organizes efforts and follow-up from items stemming out of team meetings for assigned action itemsProvides Level IV support on specific applications as neededParticipates in code reviews as a reviewer and author; remediates findings to ensure quality and security in AI applicationsMonitors and supports existing AI applications and automations by reviewing alerts/dashboards and performing routine checksOther duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

High School diploma or GED, requiredBachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, preferred

Experience:

One (1) or more years of experience in software engineering, requiredExperience with artificial intelligence / machine learning, requiredExperience integrating large language models into IT systems, preferredExperience with databases/SQL, preferredExperience troubleshooting application issues using logs, monitoring tools, and debugging techniques, preferredExperience with Microsoft development stack (.Net, C#, Azure) preferred

License/Certifications:

Microsoft developer certifications, preferredAI or machine learning certifications (Microsoft

AI-900, AI-102

) certifications, preferred

Software:

Experience with the following products, preferred:

Microsoft Visual Studio / VS CodeMicrosoft Azure DevOps or GitHubMicrosoft SQL Server and/or

Azure SQLMicrosoft Entity FrameworkLanguage:

N/AOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and customer relationship skillsCapacity to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple complex projects/tasks simultaneously with a focus on detailsCapable of successfully multi-tasking while working independently or within a group environmentAbility to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goalsCapable of working well under pressure while dealing with unexpected problems in a professional mannerCapacity to communicate and interact with all levels of employees and managementAbility to interact and build relationships and consensus among peopleAdvanced knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures within the software development industryStrong information technology architecture and design skillsCapacity to consistently produce clean code and adhere to appropriate documentation standards Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range:

$85,000•$100,000

Maryland Range:

$85,000•$100,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range:

$85,000•$100,000 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.