Software Engineer Specialist – AI Tools Team

DLB Associates

20h•Remote

About The Position

As a Software Engineer Specialist, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining AI-focused software solutions and toolchains. In this role, you will collaborate with engineering colleagues to deliver intelligent applications and services that leverage technologies such as Azure AI Foundry, M365 Copilot Extensibility, the M365 Agents SDK, and Agent Framework. You will help create scalable, reliable, and user-friendly solutions that streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and deliver meaningful AI capabilities. This position operates with limited day-to-day supervision and receives general guidance on new projects, tasks, and assignments. The successful candidate will contribute to work of complex scope and exercise sound judgment in addressing challenges independently. The successful candidate will perform responsibilities in alignment with organizational values, business objectives, and departmental priorities.

Requirements

Proficiency in either C# or Python and DevOps practices, with proven experience using Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD platforms.
Proficiency in AI development, with hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas: Azure AI Foundry, M365 Copilot Extensibility, the M365 Agents SDK, Agent Framework, or similar AI technologies.
Strong grasp of AI/ML concepts, such as LLMs, NLP, model fine-tuning, RAG, and GraphRAG, and the ability to implement solutions that leverage these concepts effectively.
Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail in designing and building AI solutions that meet or exceed user expectations.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form, including explaining complex technical concepts clearly to team members and engineering partners.
Ability to work successfully both independently and as a member of a team with minimal supervision.
Experience participating in code reviews, with the ability to provide insights related to performance tuning, scalability, and maintainability.
Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in AI, LLMs, and cloud-based development.
Demonstrated aptitude for learning new technologies and adapting to evolving requirements in the AI space.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain AI-focused software tools and services, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and user-friendly.
Demonstrate proficiency in object-oriented programming and SOLID design principles, with practical on-the-job application in production software development.
Write and maintain high-quality, reusable, and testable code in either C# or Python, utilizing SDKs such as Agent Framework and M365 Agents SDK.
Develop solutions leveraging M365 Copilot Extensibility, M365 Agents SDK, Agent Framework, and other agentic AI platforms to build intelligent assistants, agents, and conversational experiences.
Incorporate Azure AI Search to enhance software functionality and build RAG- and GraphRAG-based applications on Azure with integrations between Azure OpenAI Service and Azure Machine Learning.
Utilize AI language models and prompt-engineering best practices to analyze, refine, and optimize code.
Leverage AI/ML techniques to streamline workflows, improve user experiences, and increase overall system performance.
Implement intelligent features, such as auto-completion, natural language queries, and context-aware insights, within custom applications.
Collaborate with software engineers and related technical teams to support the seamless integration of AI components, microservices, and plugins within existing systems.
Collaborate effectively within the team and across engineering groups to support solution design, implementation, and delivery.
Communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively with team members and engineering partners to support collaboration and execution.
Perform Other Related Duties as Assigned

Benefits

Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
Flex spending accounts (FSA)
Dental and vision plans
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
Paid parental leave after one year of employment