Microsoft AI Engineer

We're seeking a Microsoft AI Engineer to help expand and scale enterprise AI capabilities across critical business functions. This role focuses on designing, deploying, and optimizing AI-powered workflows within the Microsoft ecosystem to automate processes, improve productivity, and unlock new efficiencies.

About the role

This team is leading an enterprise-wide AI transformation initiative focused on accelerating automation and empowering business users through secure, governed AI solutions. The group has developed internal platforms that reduce deployment timelines and support a growing portfolio of business applications. The next phase involves building AI-first solutions, proof-of-concepts, and intelligent workflows to create scalable automation opportunities across the organization.

As a Microsoft AI Engineer, you'll collaborate with architects, developers, UX professionals, and business leaders to build AI-driven solutions using Microsoft Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, and agentic workflow technologies. Initial projects will support HR automation, with future expansion into procurement, finance, and other business functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI-powered workflow automation solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem.
• Build and deploy agentic workflows that connect with enterprise business systems.
• Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications to improve knowledge access and decision support.
• Create proof-of-concepts that demonstrate business value and accelerate AI adoption across departments.
• Support enterprise automation initiatives for HR, procurement, finance, and other corporate functions.
• Ensure AI solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with governance and responsible AI practices.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience deploying and managing solutions in Microsoft Foundry (formerly Azure AI Studio).
• Strong knowledge of Azure OpenAI Service and Azure AI Search.
• Experience with model orchestration and prompt engineering.
• Experience building and deploying agentic workflows.
• Experience developing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications.
• Understanding of responsible AI practices, governance, and security considerations.
• Experience integrating AI solutions with enterprise systems and business workflows.

Preferred Skills

• Microsoft Foundry / Azure AI Studio
• Azure OpenAI Service
• Azure AI Search
• Prompt Engineering
• Agentic AI Workflows
• RAG Architecture
• Microsoft Azure
• .NET
• Python
• React
• TypeScript
• Cloud-Native Application Development
• Enterprise Automation Solutions

Ideal Candidate Profile

The team seeks builders, innovators, and lifelong learners who actively explore emerging AI technologies and enjoy creating solutions beyond day-to-day responsibilities. Candidates with experience experimenting with AI tools, developing side projects, and demonstrating curiosity about modern AI technologies will stand out.

Why This Role Matters

This is an opportunity to directly influence a growing enterprise AI strategy and shape how AI is adopted across a large-scale organization. You'll work on initiatives to accelerate automation, improve operational efficiency, and empower business users through practical AI solutions. Your work will transform manual processes into intelligent workflows while establishing scalable, reusable patterns.

Pay

The pay range for this contract position is $10.00 - $15.00 per hour.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a fully remote, contract position based out of Omaha, NE.