Engineer Artificial Intelligence Application

Academy Sports•Katy, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Academy Sports + Outdoors, our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country. We are a passionate, purpose-driven team committed to each other and our customers. We have over 80 years of experience building a culture that puts people first, creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. We believe in the power of fun, and here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure – you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
4+ years in AI solution development, automation, application development, data platforms, or enterprise technology
Hands-on experience building AI agents, copilots, chatbots, workflow automations, or advanced digital assistants
Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Automate, Power Apps, SharePoint, Teams, Dataverse, or Azure AI
Strong understanding of prompt design, knowledge grounding, and AI testing methods
Ability to design agent instructions, conversation flows, prompts, knowledge grounding, actions, and escalation paths
Comfort configuring approved knowledge sources such as SharePoint, Dataverse, SQL, ServiceNow, internal documents, and enterprise data
Ability to work directly with business users and translate needs into practical AI solutions
Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior
Regular office attendance is required

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Azure AI, or related Microsoft certification preferred
Training or practical experience in prompt design, AI evaluation, knowledge grounding, or responsible AI preferred
Experience building internal tools for operations, human resources, IT, finance, supply chain, stores, or customer-facing teams preferred
Retail or multi-site enterprise experience preferred
Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) patterns, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Graph, APIs, enterprise search, AI safety, access controls, and data privacy preferred

Responsibilities

Build AI agents, copilots, and assistant experiences using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI Studio, Power Platform, SharePoint, Teams, and related Microsoft tools
Design agent instructions, conversation flows, prompts, knowledge grounding, actions, and escalation paths
Configure approved knowledge sources such as SharePoint, Dataverse, SQL, ServiceNow, internal documents, and enterprise data
Partner with business stakeholders to clarify requirements and convert use cases into working prototypes
Test agent performance for accuracy, completeness, hallucination risk, usability, and business fit
Improve agent quality through prompt refinement, knowledge tuning, evaluation frameworks, and user feedback
Package successful prototypes into reusable templates, starter prompts, and build patterns
Document agent configuration, data sources, known limitations, support model, and adoption guidance
Support pilots, collect feedback, and iterate quickly toward production readiness
Responsibilities may change; team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned