AI Developer

AI DeveloperThe AI Developer is a foundational member of Diamondback Energy's new AI team, responsible for building and deploying AI-powered applications, agents, and workflows that turn emerging AI capabilities into practical business value. Working across Microsoft Azure (including Azure Databricks and Azure AI Foundry), Snowflake, and Anthropic's Claude and Claude Agent SDK, the AI Developer will prototype, build, and productionize solutions spanning generative AI, agentic workflows, and applied machine learning. This role is intentionally broad: the ideal candidate brings a range of technical exposure, a strong foundation in software and data engineering, and — above all — genuine enthusiasm for learning new tools and approaches as the field evolves.Job Responsibilities:Include but are not limited to:Design, build, and deploy AI-powered applications and autonomous/multi-agent workflows using large language models (Claude, Azure OpenAI models via Azure AI Foundry, and others)Build and maintain data pipelines connecting Snowflake and Azure Databricks to AI/ML workflows (using tools such as dbt), ensuring models and agents operate on trusted, well-structured dataDevelop and orchestrate agentic systems using the Claude Agent SDK and Azure AI Foundry Agent Service, including tool use, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and multi-step reasoningBuild evaluation harnesses and testing frameworks to measure model and agent quality, reliability, and safety before and after deploymentRapidly prototype and evaluate emerging AI tools, models, and frameworks; recommend adoption where they add clear valuePartner with data science, data engineering, IT, and business stakeholders to translate ambiguous needs into working, production-ready solutionsSupport responsible AI practices, including data privacy, access control, and governance, within Azure and Snowflake environmentsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related fieldTwo (2) to four (4) years of hands-on experience building and shipping software, data, or AI/ML applications in productionStrong proficiency in Python, with experience writing tested, maintainable codeWorking knowledge of SQL and experience with at least one cloud data platform (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, or similar)Hands-on exposure to building applications with large language models or generative AI APIs (e.g., Claude, OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, or similar)Familiarity with software engineering fundamentals: version control (Git/GitHub), testing, CI/CD, and common design patternsStrong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across data science, engineering, and business teamsA demonstrated pattern of self-directed learning — picking up new tools, frameworks, and platforms quickly and enthusiasticallyComfort operating with ambiguity in a fast-evolving field, including a new team, evolving tools, and undefined processesPreferred Qualifications:Direct experience with Microsoft Azure services, particularly Azure Databricks and Azure AI FoundryDirect experience with Anthropic Claude, the Claude Agent SDK, or comparable agent development frameworksExperience with vector databases and embedding/chunking strategies for retrieval and semantic searchExperience converting unstructured data (documents, PDFs, emails, images, etc.) into structured, queryable formats for AI/ML useExperience with dbt (data build tool) for building, testing, and documenting data transformation pipelinesFamiliarity with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) or other tool-calling / agent orchestration patternsExperience with infrastructure-as-code, containerization, or cloud deployment practicesExposure to the energy industry or other data- and asset-intensive industriesContributions to open-source AI projects, personal AI projects, or active participation in the broader AI developer communityDiamondback is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diamondback provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, veteran or disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Diamondback participates in E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify.