AI System Developer III

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Business Management, or a related discipline. A Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field is preferred.

A minimum of seven (7) years of direct work experience in IT or a related discipline may be considered as a substitute for a degree.

Minimum of four (4) to five (5) years of overall IT experience.

Minimum of four (4) years of recent experience focusing on system development, support, implementation, and upgrades with demonstrated AI/ML components.

Minimum of four (4) years of development experience in modern software engineering languages and environments; strong proficiency in Python and common ML/AI libraries and frameworks required.

Demonstrated hands-on experience deploying and optimizing LLMs (open-source or API-based) in production environments.

Demonstrated experience designing and implementing RAG solutions including vector store selection, embedding pipelines, and retrieval quality tuning.

Demonstrated experience designing and implementing agentic or multi-agent systems using orchestration libraries and frameworks.

Experience with model fine-tuning, instruction-tuning, or domain adaptation including training data preparation and evaluation.

Experience in the full product development life cycle including design contribution, development, testing, deployment, and post-production support.

Established SQL skills in MS SQL and/or Oracle databases and working knowledge of data engineering patterns.

Experience with reporting tools and the ability to develop and maintain operational and audit reports.

Experience in an application development environment using web frameworks, microservices, Microsoft .NET or equivalent technology.

Experience implementing AI security controls including PII handling, prompt injection defense, content moderation, and output validation.

Experience effectively communicating business and technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience managing multiple assignments with competing priorities with minimal supervision.

Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications including but not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Application Developer certification(s) such as MCSD, OCP/M/E, CSD, or equivalent preferred. AI/ML certifications or advanced training from recognized vendors or community programs strongly preferred.

All the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.

The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Industry competitive pay

Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

Infertility Coverage

Parental Leave

401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%

Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources

Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off

Identity theft protection

Annual discretionary bonus

Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program

Company-paid holidays and floating holidays

Company vehicle (if applicable)

Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more

Networking and employee engagement events

Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests