AI Engineer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES 

As an AI Developer, you will assist in building and deploying AI-driven applications using Microsoft technologies. Work closely with senior architects to implement components of intelligent solutions, gain hands-on experience with AI and Agentic Solutions, and contribute to secure, scalable cloud solutions. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist in developing and deploying AI-driven solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, and related services. 

• Support configuration and testing of intelligent agents within Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Azure environments. 

• Collaborate on building and optimizing AI systems and integrations under senior guidance. 

• Help implement data ingestion, transformation, and validation workflows to support optimizing data for AI workloads. 

• Participate in AI driven data discovery and exploration. 

• Learn and apply best practices for security, compliance, and responsible AI solution development. 

• Create documentation of technical processes and solution designs. 

• Engage in team discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions to grow technical expertise. 

PLACEMENT CRITERIA & REQUIREMENTS 

Education & Certifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. 

• Microsoft certifications such as Azure AI Engineer Associate are highly preferred. 

Experience 

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience designing, building, and deploying AI solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem. 

• Exposure to generative AI, large language models (LLMs), and prompt engineering 

• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Azure cloud services. 

• Experience in developing and integrating web services. 

DESIRED SKILLS 

• Proficiency in .NET and Python for AI solution development. 

• Ability to integrate AI models into enterprise applications using REST APIs and SDKs.  

• Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent-to-Agent (A2A) protocols; implementation experience will be highly valued. 

• Experience with AI orchestration frameworks such as Semantic Kernel, LangChain, or similar tools for agent orchestration. 

• Experience with Azure AI services (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, Azure AI Search, Speech, Vision, and Foundry) 

NON-TECHNICAL SKILLS 

Communication 

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication for both technical and non-technical audiences 

• Confident presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts to senior clients. 

Teamwork & Leadership 

• Ability to engage with cross-functional teams in collaborative environments 

• Ability to foster a problem-solving culture and contribute meaningfully to team objectives. 

Client Engagement 

• Healthy sense of responsibility, accountability, and trust-building with client stakeholders. 

• Ability to communicate expectations around deliverables relative to time and scope. 

Adaptability & Learning 

• Growth mindset and willingness to continuously improve skills and adopt new technologies. 

• Comfort in fast-paced consulting environments and ability to learn new tools and concepts. 

Organization & Initiative 

• Results-oriented approach with a reputation for getting things done. 

• Quality organizational skills 

CYCLOTRON EXPECTATIONS 

These are the traits that we hold in the same regard for all employees, also viewed as performance indicators.  Each employee should uphold these attributes.  

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills – verbal and written, professional, concise, and effective. 

• Collaboration and Teamwork - share knowledge, build alliances, show respect. 

• Personal Ownership and Responsibility – take initiative, solve problems, be fully present. 

• Customer Focus – Proactive management or Client expectations and needs. 

• Time Management and Productivity – Set Goals, Commit, Record, Communicate 

Cyclotron is an equal opportunity employer; we encourage diversity and promote an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, religion, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We would love to learn about what you can add to our diverse team.