Generative AI/LLM Engineer

DescriptionKforce has a client in Frisco, TX that is seeking an experienced Generative AI/LLM Engineer to design, build, and deploy enterprise-scale AI solutions that drive automation, improve user experiences, and accelerate business outcomes. This role will focus on developing intelligent agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) platforms, multimodal AI capabilities, and workflow automation solutions across a variety of business functions. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering fundamentals with hands-on experience delivering production-ready AI systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, design scalable architectures, and implement AI-powered solutions that create measurable value.Responsibilities:* Design, develop, and deploy AI agents powered by Large Language Models (LLMs)* Build and optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions using vector search technologies and semantic retrieval* Develop AI-powered applications that leverage text, voice, image, and document intelligence* Build scalable APIs, microservices, and backend services supporting AI workloads* Create integrations between AI platforms, enterprise systems, and automation frameworks* Implement workflow automation and orchestration solutions to streamline business processes* Evaluate, monitor, and improve model accuracy, performance, reliability, and cost efficiency* Collaborate with product, engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to deliver AI initiatives* Apply prompt engineering best practices to improve outputs and user experiences* Ensure solutions meet security, privacy, governance, and responsible AI requirements* Contribute to architecture standards, reusable components, and AI engineering best practices* Stay current with emerging AI technologies and recommend innovative approaches for future adoptionRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field* 5+ years of professional software development experience, including significant Python development* Hands-on experience building solutions with leading LLM providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, Mistral, or similar platforms* Strong understanding of prompt engineering, model evaluation, and AI application development* Experience designing and implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures* Experience with vector databases and semantic search platforms such as Pinecone, Weaviate, Chroma, Milvus, or equivalent technologies* Experience building REST APIs, microservices, and scalable cloud-based applications* Knowledge of AI agent frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, CrewAI, AutoGen, or similar platforms* Experience deploying applications in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments* Strong understanding of software design patterns, testing methodologies, and CI/CD practices* Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional environmentsPreferred Qualifications:* Experience with speech technologies, including speech-to-text and text-to-speech solutions* Experience with image generation, computer vision, or multimodal AI applications* Knowledge of workflow automation tools such as n8n, Make, Zapier, or similar platforms* Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments* MLOps experience supporting model deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement* Familiarity with React, Next.js, or modern front-end frameworks* Experience building enterprise-scale AI products used by large internal or external audiences* Demonstrated success delivering AI solutions from concept through production deploymentJob TypeDirect HireCompensation165000 - $170000