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This is a remote position.

Are you excited by the future of AI and ready to build tools that redefine how people work, create, and connect? Join our AI Tools Team as a Software Engineer Specialist, where you'll develop intelligent solutions using cutting-edge platforms like Azure AI Foundry, M365 Copilot Extensibility, and Semantic Kernel. If you're passionate about building AI-first experiences that streamline workflows and power smarter decisions, we want to hear from you.

Position Title: Software Engineer Specialist – AI Tools Team

Position Location: Remote – work virtually from anywhere in the United States

Salary

DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.

Job Summary

As a Software Engineer Specialist on our AI Tools Team, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining AI-centric software solutions and toolchains. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams-product managers, data scientists, and other software engineers-to deliver intelligent applications and services that leverage cutting-edge technologies such as Azure AI Foundry (formerly Azure AI Studio), M365 Copilot Extensibility, the M365 Agents SDK, and Semantic Kernel. You will ensure these solutions streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and deliver powerful AI capabilities to our end-users and clients.

The position will receive limited direction on day-to-day work and general instruction on new projects, tasks, or assignments. You will help define tasks of complex scope and independently tackle challenges under limited supervision.

This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

Essential Functions

Software Development

Design, develop, and maintain AI-focused software tools and services, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and user-friendly.
Implement robust CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Boards, Repositories, Build and Release Pipelines, and Artifacts.
Write and maintain high-quality, reusable, and testable code in C# utilizing SDKs such as Semantic Kernel and M365 Agents SDK

AI Tools & Integration

Work extensively with Azure AI Foundry to develop, deploy, and manage AI models and services
Develop solutions leveraging M365 Copilot Extensibility, M365 Agents SDK, Semantic Kernel, and other Agentic AI platforms to build intelligent assistants, agents and conversational experiences
Incorporate Azure AI Search to enhance software functionality and build RAG-based applications on Azure with integrations between Azure OpenAI Service and Azure Machine Learning

AI Model Optimization & Workflow

Utilize AI language models and prompt-engineering best practices to analyze, refine, and optimize code.
Leverage AI/ML techniques to streamline workflows, improve user experiences, and increase overall system performance
Implement intelligent features (like auto-completion, natural language queries, context-aware insights) within custom applications

Collaboration

Work closely with other developers to ensure seamless integration of AI components, microservices, or plugins within existing systems.
Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into AI-driven solutions
Provide clear and detailed technical concepts to both technical and non-technical team members

Technical Expertise

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the development team on AI architecture, model selection, and best practices
Participate in code reviews, offering insights into performance tuning, scalability, and maintainability.
Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in AI, LLMs, machine learning operations (MLOps), and cloud-based development

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

Requirements

Position Requirements

Proficiency in C# and DevOps practices with proven experience using Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD platforms
Proficiency in AI development with hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas: Azure AI Foundry, M365 Copilot Extensibility, the M365 Agents SDK, Semantic Kernel, or similar AI technologies
Strong grasp of AI/ML concepts (e.g., LLMs, NLP, model fine-tuning, MLOps) and the ability to implement solutions that leverage these concepts effectively
Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail in designing and building AI solutions that meet or exceed user expectations
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form, including explaining complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision
Demonstrated aptitude for learning new technologies and adapting to evolving requirements in the AI space

Travel / Relocation Requirements

Up to 5%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.

Education / Experience Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT or Software Development, with at least 2 years in a role focused on AI tools and development

PLUS

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline is preferred and may substitute for two years of experience.

Benefits

Benefits

DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include

Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
Health reimbursement account (HRA), flex spending accounts (FSA)
Dental and vision plans
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
Paid parental leave after one year of employment

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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