# AI SOFTWARE ENGINEER – LLM & AI ENABLEMENT
## About the Role
Eliassen Group is seeking an AI Software Engineer to support a client modernizing its platform with AI-native capabilities. You will be the second engineer in a two-person AI enablement pod, embedded with solution teams to co-build LLM-powered features, develop reusable AI capabilities, and transfer knowledge to engineering teams.
You will partner with a Senior AI Solutions Architect and collaborate with product managers, engineers, and the AI platform team to deliver production-ready AI services, reliable evaluations, and reusable solutions. The role combines backend software engineering with hands-on development of LLM applications, including RAG pipelines, tool-calling agents, multi-step workflows, and prompt frameworks.
## Key Responsibilities
Build and ship LLM-powered features, including:
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines
Tool-calling agents
Multi-step AI workflows
Prompt frameworks
Structured AI outputs
Integrate AI solutions with the AI middleware platform and contribute reusable capabilities.
Implement evaluation and testing processes for AI outputs, including test sets, automated checks, regression detection, and quality gates.
Develop APIs, backend services, integrations, and UI components required for AI features.
Add observability, logging, and cost tracking to deployed AI systems.
Identify and remediate issues in production AI systems.
Pair with solution-team engineers to enable independent development of AI features.
Document technical designs, decisions, and lessons learned to accelerate future AI development efforts.
Collaborate with product managers, engineers, AI platform teams, and the Senior AI Solutions Architect.
## Required Qualifications
3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Backend development experience with .NET or Java.
Working familiarity with Python.
Hands-on experience delivering LLM-powered features, including areas such as:
RAG
Tool calling
Prompt engineering
Structured outputs
Experience with Azure or a comparable cloud platform.
Experience with REST APIs.
Experience with Git and CI/CD.
Familiarity with a modern front-end technology such as React, Angular, or TypeScript.
Demonstrated curiosity and ability to become productive in a new codebase and business environment within approximately 6–8 weeks.
Ability to work collaboratively within an AI enablement and software engineering team.
## Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Azure OpenAI.
Experience with Azure Container Apps.
Experience with Terraform.
Experience with vector databases and semantic search.
Exposure to evaluation frameworks, LiteLLM, Langfuse, or similar tools.
Experience with event-driven architectures.
Exposure to financial systems or payments.
## Skills & Competencies
AI and LLM application development
Generative AI
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Tool-calling agents
Prompt engineering
Structured outputs
AI evaluation and testing
Backend software engineering
.NET
Java
Python
REST APIs
Azure and cloud platforms
Git
CI/CD
React
Angular
TypeScript
Observability and logging
AI cost tracking
Vector databases
Semantic search
Event-driven architecture
Technical documentation
Cross-functional collaboration
Knowledge transfer
## Education & Experience
Required: 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Professional backend development experience in .NET or Java.
Working familiarity with Python.
Hands-on experience developing and delivering LLM-powered features.
No specific educational requirement is provided.
## Work Arrangement & Schedule
Work arrangement: Remote.
Employment type: W2 consulting position.
Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis.
Specific working hours and project duration are not provided.
## Compensation & Benefits
Pay rate: $90.00–$110.00 per hour, W2.
Pay rate will consider skills, experience, and other compensable factors.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for:
Medical insurance with a choice of three plans
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Pre-tax accounts
Voluntary life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Sick time where required by applicable law
## Compliance / Additional Information
### Recruitment Transparency
Eliassen Group uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. Applicants may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team inviting them to complete a brief voice screening.
AI-assisted tools may assist with reviewing application materials and identifying candidates whose qualifications most closely match the position requirements. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before hiring decisions are made.
By proceeding with the application, candidates acknowledge and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these AI tools as part of the application and hiring process.
### About Eliassen Group
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm providing technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, the company has combined people, domain expertise, and technology capabilities to support clients and accelerate business outcomes.
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs, without discrimination based on characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
### Applicant Security Notice
Applicants should verify that recruitment communications come directly from an Eliassen.com email address. Eliassen Group will not request sensitive personal information such as a home address, bank account information, or check routing number until the applicant has worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.
### Referral Program
Eligible referrals may qualify for a $1,000 referral check if the referred candidate is hired.
Company: Eliassen Group
Industry: Technology Consulting / IT Services / Business Advisory / Life Sciences Consulting