We’re always looking for diverse, talented, service-oriented people to join our exceptional team.
Senior AI EngineerThe pay range for this position is listed below. Our pay ranges are built to allow for candidates with various levels of skill and experience to be considered, as well as for room for growth and tenure achieved in a role over time. Typical new hire salary offers fall within the minimum to midpoint of a pay range for many candidates. Any offer extended to a candidate will be based upon their unique set of knowledge, skills, education, and experience as well as internal equity.
Pay Range:
$112,185.00 - $179,496.00Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40- Evaluates and builds proofs of concept for AI-enabled workflows and solutions, automation and agentic solutions, translating business requirements into scalable technical capabilities.
- Designs, configures and implements AI and automation solutions including agents, prompts, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), human-in-the-loop controls, tools and integrations across stand-alone and RPA workflows using approved platforms and adhering to enterprise architecture, security, data-validation and engineering standards.
- Develops and executes the enterprise AI and automation roadmap aligned with organizational objectives, leading automation initiatives through the full solution lifecycle from discovery, requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support, while documenting reusable components, implementation patterns and lessons learned.
- Develops and maintains production-ready code, configurations and technical documentation while applying established engineering, version control, peer review and change management practices.
- Develops test strategies, evaluation datasets and automated validation frameworks to ensure accuracy, reliability, performance, resilience and responsible use of AI and automation solutions.
- Implements approved AI and automation security, data access, identity and governance controls in partnership with Architecture, Information Security and Data teams, ensuring automation and AI solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable, and compliant with organizational standards.
- Establishes monitoring, logging, alerting and operational support processes, including dashboards, runbooks, incident procedures and production support activities.
- Supports pilots, production readiness reviews, deployments and post-release validation to ensure successful implementation and operational adoption.
- Evaluates AI-enabled workflows/solutions, automation and agentic technologies through technical proofs of value and provides recommendations on platform, vendor and solution approaches.
- Mentors less-experienced teammembers, participates in technical reviews and promotes engineering best practices that improve solution quality, consistency and delivery effectiveness.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with regulatory compliance and assigned training requirements including but not limited to BSA regulations corresponding to their specific job duties. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary and other employment related actions.
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience required
- 5-7 years of prior relevant experience required
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert preferred
- Microsoft Certified: Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect Expert (AB-100 or equivalent) preferred
- UiPath Automation Solution Architect Professional / Agentic Automation Professional preferred
- AWS Solutions Architect Professional and/or AWS Certified Generative AI Developer – Professional preferred
- Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: traditional artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), generative AI and agentic AI, including knowledge of core concepts, hands-on development, implementation and production deployment.
- Advanced knowledge of intelligent automation and robotic process automation (RPA) platforms.
- Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, Power Automate, UiPath, Automation Anywhere or similar workflow automation, low-code and agent framework technologies.
- Knowledge of generative AI, large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), tool calling, agent workflows and AI-enabled workflow design.
- Experience with AI platforms such as Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Copilot Studio, AWS AI/ML or Google AI technologies.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, APIs, authentication, data integration, enterprise applications and systems integration methodologies.
- Understanding of cloud computing technologies and enterprise architecture principles.
- Knowledge of the software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, version control, DevOps, CI/CD and release management.
- Understanding of logging, observability, incident management and production support practices.
- Experience evaluating AI solutions for accuracy, reliability, latency and failure modes.
- Working knowledge of secure AI patterns, including data access, least privilege and tool-use controls.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. SchoolsFirst FCU is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or genetic information.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience
- 5-7 years of prior relevant experience
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect Expert (AB-100 or equivalent)
- UiPath Automation Solution Architect Professional or Agentic Automation Professional certification
- AWS Solutions Architect Professional and/or AWS Certified Generative AI Developer - Professional certification
- Experience with traditional AI, machine learning, generative AI, or agentic AI, including hands-on development, implementation, and production deployment
- Advanced knowledge of intelligent automation and robotic process automation platforms
- Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, Power Automate, UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or similar technologies
- Knowledge of generative AI, large language models, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation, tool calling, agent workflows, and AI-enabled workflow design
- Experience with AI platforms such as Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Copilot Studio, AWS AI/ML, or Google AI technologies
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, APIs, authentication, data integration, enterprise applications, and systems integration methodologies
- Understanding of cloud computing technologies and enterprise architecture principles
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, version control, DevOps, CI/CD, and release management
- Understanding of logging, observability, incident management, and production support practices
- Experience evaluating AI solutions for accuracy, reliability, latency, and failure modes
- Working knowledge of secure AI patterns, data access, least privilege, and tool-use controls
SchoolsFirst FCU Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SchoolsFirst FCU and has not been reviewed or approved by SchoolsFirst FCU.
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Healthcare Strength — Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families is prominently featured and stands out as a core element of total rewards. Additional protections like life and disability insurance reinforce confidence in the benefits package.
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Retirement Support — A strong employer 401(k) match with clear vesting, combined with financial wellness resources, signals meaningful long-term support. Retirement offerings are positioned as a key differentiator within total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO from the start, paid holidays, and options like PTO cash-out plus special leave days broaden time-off flexibility. Time-away benefits are emphasized as an important component of overall value.
SchoolsFirst FCU Insights
What We Do
Since our founding in 1934, we have been singularly focused on one thing: providing World-Class Personal Service and financial security to California school employees and their families. This isn't just something we say — everything we do, every decision we make, is with an unwavering commitment to serving the best interests of Members. Although we offer products and services similar to other financial institutions, our structure and culture are vastly different. Banks are for profit, while credit unions are Member-owned financial cooperatives, meaning our excess earnings are returned to our Members in the form of lower rates on loans, higher rates on savings, low-to-no fees, and many complimentary services. We take to heart the "people helping people" philosophy, the principle on which credit unions were founded. We pledge ourselves to this idea through our steadfast dedication to Member service and actively supporting the communities we serve through events, donations, scholarships, and financial literacy programs. Today, we're the largest credit union serving school employees, and the largest in California with more than 1.5 million Members and more than $36 billion in assets. Our financial stability can be attributed to one thing: continually providing our Members with World-Class Personal Service to help them better their financial lives.
