Job Overview:
We are seeking an AI Engineer to join our AI Strategy & Experience team, focused on rapidly designing, developing, and validating AI-powered solutions through proof-of-concepts (POCs) and accelerated delivery models. This role plays a critical part in AI AMP engagements and agentic sprint initiatives, where we combine human expertise with AI tools and platforms to deliver tangible, high-impact solutions in compressed timeframes.
The AI Engineer will work at the intersection of strategy, design, and engineering to build agent-driven applications, generative interfaces, and intelligent experiences that redefine how users interact with digital systems. This includes developing LLM-powered capabilities, orchestrating agents, and integrating enterprise systems to support emerging Agentic Customer Experience (ACX) patterns.
Responsibilities
The AI Engineer is responsible for building and iterating on functional AI solutions that demonstrate business value and technical feasibility. This includes developing POCs, contributing to reusable accelerators, and supporting the evolution of production-ready architectures.
You will design and implement AI-driven features including LLM integrations, agent workflows, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and multimodal interfaces. This role requires hands-on development across the full lifecycle, from rapid prototyping through testing and refinement as part of structured sprint methodologies.
You will collaborate closely with strategists and designers to translate experience concepts into working solutions, ensuring alignment with ACX principles and generative interface patterns. This includes contributing to agent orchestration, service integration, and architecture planning activities that enable intelligent, adaptive user experiences.
A core part of the role is continuous experimentation and iteration, using telemetry, testing, and user feedback to refine solutions and inform future backlog development.
Qualifications
Strong proficiency in modern programming languages such as Python or TypeScript, with experience building AI-enabled applications and services.
Hands-on experience with large language models, prompt engineering, and retrieval techniques such as RAG, including the ability to design, test, and improve AI outputs.
Experience working with agent-based architectures, including orchestration patterns, tool usage, and multi-agent workflows.
Familiarity with APIs, cloud services, and system integration patterns required to connect AI capabilities with enterprise platforms and data sources.
Experience developing generative interfaces or conversational experiences that support dynamic, multimodal, and intent-driven interactions.
Understanding of testing, observability, and performance optimization for AI systems, including evaluation of model outputs and user experience outcomes.
Ability to operate in rapid, iterative environments, delivering high-quality outputs within compressed timelines such as agentic sprints.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our Experience Design team helps global brands deliver exceptional, human-centered experiences across every screen, device, and channel. We blend strategy, creativity, and user insights to craft digital experiences that drive customer satisfaction, elevate brand perception, and deepen engagement.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you’ll become part of something truly special.
We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We’re committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we’re not done yet.
Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Disability Accommodations:
Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.
The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $73,008 to $170,640. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential variable compensation programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in benefits overview
Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.
About UsPerficient is the global AI and technology consulting firm disrupting the traditional consulting model. Powered by our 7,000+ advisors, engineers, and designers, Perficient implements AI-first solutions that break conventions and deliver outcomes that matter. Proudly serving clients that represent the world’s most innovative brands, and in collaboration with our powerful technology partner ecosystem, we bring deep industry expertise and data-driven design to redefine how businesses run and succeed. Perficient is different. For real. Learn more at perficient.com.
Skills Required
- Proficiency in Python or TypeScript and experience building AI-enabled applications and services.
- Hands-on experience with large language models, prompt engineering, and retrieval techniques such as RAG.
- Experience with agent-based architectures, orchestration patterns, tool usage, and multi-agent workflows.
- Familiarity with APIs, cloud services, and system integration patterns for connecting AI to enterprise platforms and data sources.
- Experience developing generative interfaces or conversational, multimodal, intent-driven interactions.
- Understanding of testing, observability, and performance optimization for AI systems, including evaluation of model outputs and UX outcomes.
- Ability to operate in rapid, iterative environments and deliver within compressed timelines (agentic sprints).
Perficient Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Perficient and has not been reviewed or approved by Perficient.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and an option for after-tax contributions (mega backdoor Roth). Eligibility details are described as clear for core benefits, supporting confidence in plan access timing.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental benefits are described as structured, with paid maternity recovery time and paid parental leave for all new parents. Company-paid disability coverage is also highlighted, strengthening the overall family support posture.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is characterized as generally market-aligned for a portion of roles, with examples of pay being viewed as fair or decent in certain contexts (such as remote or region-specific situations). Variable pay potential appears stronger in some tracks, improving perceived competitiveness for those roles.
Perficient Insights
What We Do
Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, we bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.
