Lead AI Engineer

Job Title:  Lead AI Engineer

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Duration: 6 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: $86/hour

Job Type: C2C/1099 Contract

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization:

• USC
• GC
• H-1B
• OPT-EAD
• GC-EAD

Job Description : 

AgreeYa is global Integrator and seeking a highly motivated AI Engineer to design, develop, and deploy AI-powered applications and intelligent automation solutions. The ideal candidate will have software development experience , hands-on experience with AI services, Generative AI technologies, and a passion for building scalable, production-grade AI solutions that drive business value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy AI-enabled applications.
• Build and integrate Generative AI/Agentic AI solutions using OpenAI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks.
• Develop scalable backend services, APIs, and microservices using modern development frameworks.
• Implement prompt engineering, model orchestration, and AI workflow automation.
• Integrate AI models with enterprise applications, databases, and third-party systems.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for AI application deployment and monitoring.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into AI-powered solutions.
• Optimize AI model performance, reliability, scalability, and security.
• Ensure adherence to AI governance, compliance, and responsible AI practices.
• Research emerging AI technologies and recommend innovative solutions to enhance business processes.

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of software development experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with AI/ML or Generative /Agentic AI solutions.
• Proficiency in Python, C# .NET, Java or similar development technologies.
• Experience developing REST APIs and enterprise integrations.
• Knowledge of machine learning concepts, NLP, and LLM architectures.
• Experience with version control, CI/CD, and Agile development methodologies.

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.