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Senior AI Engineer (Deerfield Beach)

Recruiterthon LLC
3 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States
Position Name:

Senior AI Engineer – Copilot & Agentic Development Location:

Hybrid (2 days Onsite at Deerfield Beach, FL) Duration:

6-12 months of contract with possible extension

Client are seeking a

Senior AI Engineer

who can independently design, build, and operate

AI native software systems

using the

Microsoft Copilot ecosystem

and modern

agentic development patterns. This role is ideal for someone who is

highly autonomous , comfortable operating with

minimal supervision , and capable of

communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You will be responsible not only for writing code, but for shaping h ow software is built using AI assisted and agent driven workflows.

Key Responsibilities: · Design, build, and productionize

AI augmented and agentic software systems,

with a strong focus on

Microsoft Copilot suite

across development and productivity workflows. · Use

GitHub Copilot

and modern

IDE based “vibe coding” approaches

to accelerate software delivery while maintaining production grade quality. · Develop

multi step, tool using AI agents

that can reason, plan, execute, and validate outcomes across real world systems. · Apply

agentic software development patterns

(task decomposition, memory, orchestration, feedback loops, guardrails). · Integrate and evaluate

multiple LLM providers , including

Claude , selecting the right model based on reasoning depth, cost, latency, and safety. · Translate ambiguous business problems into

well-structured AI driven solutions

with clear constraints and measurable outcomes. · Own solutions end to end: architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, and iteration. · Produce concise technical documentation and explain design decisions clearly to architects, product owners, and executives. · Act as a technical multiplier for teams—setting standards, patterns, and best practices for AI assisted development.

Required Experience & Skills Core Technical · Senior level software engineering experience (typically

8+ years ), including designing and delivering production systems. · Strong hands on experience with the

Microsoft Copilot ecosystem

(e.g., Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, developer copilots). · Extensive use of

GitHub Copilot

as a first class development tool—not as an experiment, but as part of daily engineering workflows. · Practical experience with

Claude

and other leading LLMs, including prompt design, tool use, and structured outputs. · Proven experience building or operating

agentic systems

(multi step reasoning, autonomous execution, human in the loop). · Strong programming skills in at least one modern language (e.g., Python, TypeScript, C#), with solid software design fundamentals. · Experience integrating AI solutions into real systems (APIs, data sources, enterprise platforms). Engineering Approach · Demonstrated use of

IDE driven, AI assisted “vibe coding” techniques

to move fast without sacrificing clarity, safety, or maintainability. · Strong understanding of testing strategies and validation for AI assisted code and agents. · Ability to reason about reliability, failure modes, security, and cost in AI heavy systems. Autonomy & Communication · Extremely

self-directed —able to define next steps, unblock yourself, and make sound technical decisions without constant oversight. · Excellent

written and verbal communication skills. · Comfortable explaining complex AI concepts in

plain, concrete language

to senior stakeholders. · Able to challenge assumptions respectfully and propose better alternatives when needed. Nice to Have · Experience with

enterprise security, identity, governance, or Responsible AI concepts . · Familiarity with

Copilot customization, plugins, or extensions. · Experience coaching teams or setting AI engineering standards. · Background in architecture or technical leadership roles. Required Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline or

equivalent practical experience . · Advanced degrees are welcome but

not required

if hands on experience is strong. Professional Experience ·

8+ years

of professional software engineering experience, with direct ownership of production systems. ·

3+ years

working hands on with AI assisted development, LLM driven systems, or intelligent automation. · Demonstrated experience operating in

senior or lead engineer capacity,

influencing design decisions beyond individual tasks. AI & Copilot Expertise · Proven, real world experience with the

Microsoft Copilot suite , including using Copilot as part of daily engineering and productivity workflows. · Hands on experience with

GitHub Copilot

used systematically for design, coding, refactoring, testing, and documentation—not occasional usage. · Practical experience working with

Claude

(and similar frontier models), including understanding strengths, limitations, and appropriate use cases. Agentic Software Development · Experience designing or implementing

agentic systems , including: · Multi step reasoning and task decomposition · Tool calling and execution orchestration · State, memory, and context management · Human in the loop and guardrail patterns · Ability to reason about reliability, failure modes, retries, and validation of autonomous behaviors. Software Engineering Fundamentals · Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g.,

Python, TypeScript, C#). · Solid grounding in software design principles, APIs, version control, testing practices, and deployment pipelines. · Experience integrating AI components into

real enterprise systems,

not isolated prototypes. Autonomy & Execution · Demonstrated ability to work with

minimal direction , define technical paths forward, and make sound decisions independently. · Track record of owning outcomes end to end: problem framing, implementation, delivery, and iteration. Communication · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Ability to explain complex AI and engineering concepts

clearly and concretely

to diverse audiences, including senior leadership. · Proven ability to document decisions, assumptions, and trade-offs succinctly. Preferred / Additional Qualifications · Experience with

Copilot extensibility , customization, plugins, or Copilot Studio. · Familiarity with

Responsible AI, governance, security, or compliance considerations

in enterprise environments. · Experience defining or scaling

AI assisted engineering standards

across teams. · Background in architecture, platform engineering, or technical leadership roles. · Prior experience mentoring senior to mid-level engineers or influencing organization wide engineering practices.