AI Agent & Automation Developer

About the role

The Business Transformation team at Cherry Bekaert is seeking an AI Agent & Automation Developer to join our dynamic and innovative team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid model from any of our US office locations.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deploy autonomous AI agents using large language models (LLMs), agent frameworks, and modern AI infrastructure.
• Develop agent architectures that support autonomy, interactivity, and task completion.
• Integrate agents into applications, APIs, or workflows (e.g., chatbots, automation tools).
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and product teams to iterate on agent capabilities.
• Optimize agent behavior through feedback loops, reinforcement learning, or user interaction.
• Engineer and manage context for agents to ensure they access the right information at the right time.
• Maintain thorough documentation of agent logic, design decisions, and dependencies.
• Stay up to date with industry developments and advancements in AI, machine learning, and agent-based technologies.
• Build and deploy enterprise-grade Copilots using Microsoft’s orchestration tools, enabling seamless interaction across Microsoft 365, Dynamics, and custom business applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Proven experience in agent-based systems, or intelligent automation, with a minimum of 2 years in a similar role.
• Strong programming skills in Python (or similar) and experience with AI/ML libraries (e.g., LangChain, OpenAI API, Hugging Face, PyTorch).
• Understanding of agent-based modeling, multi-agent systems, or reinforcement learning.
• Experience building applications with LLMs or generative AI models.
• Familiarity with API development, backend services, and deployment pipelines.
• Ability to work independently in experimental and fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with business and technical stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems and make data-driven decisions.
• Demonstrated understanding of data quality, integrity, and systems integration.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with large language models (LLMs), agent frameworks, and modern AI infrastructure.
• Experience designing, implementing, and deploying intelligent agents that operate autonomously within digital environments.
• Knowledge of agent-based modeling, multi-agent systems, or reinforcement learning.
• Experience working with LLMs or generative AI models.
• Proficiency in API development, backend services, and deployment pipelines.
• Ability to work independently and in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems and make data-driven decisions.
• A demonstrated understanding of data quality, integrity, and systems integration.

Skills

• Python programming skills.
• Experience with AI/ML libraries (e.g., LangChain, OpenAI API, Hugging Face, PyTorch).
• Understanding of agent-based modeling, multi-agent systems, or reinforcement learning.
• Experience building applications with LLMs or generative AI models.
• Familiarity with API development, backend services, and deployment pipelines.
• Ability to work independently in experimental and fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems and make data-driven decisions.
• A demonstrated understanding of data quality, integrity, and systems integration.

Benefits

Cherry Bekaert offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package focusing on all aspects of your wellbeing.
• Flexible work arrangements to balance work and life.
• Annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Roth and Traditional 401(k) plans.
• Paid Care Leave.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $54,245 - $134,000 annually.

Schedule

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Application Instructions

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/. Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Learn more about Cherry Bekaert’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.