AI Engineer Architect / FDE (Prototype/POCs)

Senior AI EngineerThe Innovation Lab is expanding and seeking Senior AI Engineers to design and build prototypes, POCs, and MVPs focused on emerging technologies. This team operates as a shared service across four organizations, incubating experimental solutions that are later handed off to domain-specific engineering teams for scaling and production.What You'll DoDesign and build prototypes, POCs, and MVPs across emerging technology initiativesFocus heavily on AI / GenAI solutions, including LLM-based applicationsCollaborate with stakeholders to translate ideas into working prototypesHand off validated solutions to downstream engineering teams (dev, UAT, production)Rapidly experiment, iterate, and validate ideas in a lab-style environmentRequired SkillsStrong Python development experienceHands-on experience building LLM-based applicationsFamiliarity with LangChainExperience generating and accelerating development using AI tools (e.g., Claude)Cloud experience -they are primarily in GCP/Azure so those are preferredProven ability to build fast, functional prototypesMUST HAVE a github page or work examples to present in first interviewNice to Have Skills & ExperienceIndependent, hands-on AI engineer who can navigate ambiguity and deliver with minimal oversight. Confident and self-sufficient; able to take ownership of an assignment and execute quickly. Strong communicator who can engage stakeholders, ask questions, and drive initiatives forward. Team environment is focused on multiple fast-moving prototypes and innovation projects, not large long-term initiatives. Strong experience with agentic AI, multi-agent systems, and autonomous AI workflows; RAG is now table stakes. Highly technical builder who can advise the team on next steps after a POC is delivered. Candidates who can demonstrate their work stand out immediately. Want to see GitHub projects, hackathons, competitions, and personal AI experimentation. Passion for AI extends beyond day-to-day job responsibilities. Demonstrates complex problem-solving, creative thinking, and solutioning. Preference for more senior candidates with a proven track record of building and innovating.