AI Engineer

steampunk • McLean, VA

13d • $120,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Steampunk is seeking an experienced Azure Search AI Interface Developer to design, develop, and maintain AI-powered search solutions for enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Azure Cognitive Search, AI/NLP services, and modern application development. You will contribute to the growth of our AI & Data Exploitation Practice!

Requirements

• Ability to hold a position of public trust with the US government.
• Bachelors Degree and at least 5 years of experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Cognitive Search and related AI services.
• Proficiency in .NET, Python, JavaScript, or equivalent languages.
• Experience with data indexing, query optimization, and search analytics.
• Familiarity with AI/NLP models and integrating them into search solutions.
• Understanding of cloud architecture, REST APIs, and microservices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Experience with agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Azure OpenAI Service, semantic search, or large language models.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices in Azure (CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Experience in enterprise-level applications and complex search interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain search-driven applications using Azure Cognitive Search.
• Implement AI/ML features like semantic search, natural language understanding, and recommendations.
• Integrate search capabilities into web or enterprise applications.
• Optimize indexing, query performance, and search relevance.
• Work with Azure AI services such as Azure OpenAI, Text Analytics, Language Understanding (LUIS), or Cognitive Services.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and data engineers to deliver high-quality search experiences.
• Monitor, analyze, and improve search metrics and user satisfaction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level