CDIT LLC is seeking a highly
creative, technically proficient, and detail-oriented AI Prompt Engineer to
join a growing AI team supporting a federal border security mission. This role
is responsible for designing, testing, and optimizing prompts for Large
Language Models (LLMs) to produce high-quality, reliable outputs across a range
of mission use cases — translating complex requirements into effective AI
interactions, within an Agile delivery environment.
• Prompt Design & Optimization — Develop,
refine, and iterate on prompts for generative AI models (LLMs) to elicit
desired behaviors and outputs.
• Iterative Testing & Analysis — Conduct
structured testing to compare prompt variations and drive continuous
improvement.
• Collaboration — Work closely with
cross-functional teams to integrate prompts that streamline manual processes.
• Fine-Tuning & RAG Support — Provide input on
model fine-tuning and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) strategies.
• Problem Solving — Debug unexpected model
behaviors, identifying root causes in prompt structure or data context.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass
a federal background investigation (criminal, drug use, and misconduct checks).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software
Engineering, IT, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
• 0–3 years of professional software development
experience or relevant academic project work
• 1+ year of hands-on experience with LLMs (e.g., OpenAI
GPT series, Llama, Gemini)
• Proficiency in at least one programming language
(Python, JavaScript/TypeScript)
• Familiarity with prompt engineering techniques
(few-shot, chain-of-thought, structured outputs, function calling)
• Strong, data-driven problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exposure to RAG concepts, embeddings, and vector
databases
• Understanding of AI safety considerations (prompt
injection, bias, data privacy)
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum environments
CDIT LLC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. This position supports a federal government client and requires the
ability to obtain and maintain a background investigation as a condition of
employment.
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a federal background investigation
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
- 0-3 years of professional software development experience or relevant academic project work
- At least 1 year of hands-on experience with large language models, such as OpenAI GPT, Llama, or Gemini
- Proficiency in at least one programming language: Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript
- Familiarity with prompt engineering techniques, including few-shot prompting, chain-of-thought, structured outputs, and function calling
- Strong data-driven problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exposure to Retrieval-Augmented Generation, embeddings, and vector databases
- Understanding of AI safety considerations, including prompt injection, bias, and data privacy
- Exposure to Agile or Scrum environments
What We Do
CDIT, headquartered in Slidell, LA, has provided technical services for both commercial and Federal customers for the past 18 years. We deliver high-value services with our Agile integrated approach, consisting of Lean-Agile frameworks, process maturity, best practices combined with information security and quality management standards. This integrated approach is paired with the principles of accountability, collaboration, and delivery established our core CDIT execution model. This model allows us to successfully deliver and perform on small to large-scale programs remotely and on-site. CMMI III DEV | ISO 9001:2015 | ISO 27001:2015
