AI Engineer

About the role

Capitol Services is seeking an AI Engineer to join our Austin, TX location. The role is permanent, full‑time, and follows a hybrid schedule Monday through Friday. You will design, develop, test, tune, enhance, maintain, and document AI‑powered software solutions that comply with project plans and industry standards.

• Design, develop, and implement AI systems using Python code
• Build RAG pipelines, Agentic AI workflows, and LLM integrations
• Write clean, modular, scalable code and design systems that are production ready
• Own the end‑to‑end architecture of AI solutions
• Develop and maintain prompt orchestration layers, memory systems, and multi‑step reasoning workflows
• Build or customize orchestration frameworks
• Build APIs and services using FastAPI or similar frameworks
• Drive adoption of AI solutions across teams and identify opportunities where AI delivers business value
• Lead AI end‑to‑end projects, including distributing work, code review, and providing technical mentorship to Software Engineer team members
• Stay up to date with emerging AI technologies
• Ensure compliance with project plans and industry standards
• Communicate with coworkers and others in a timely, effective, and professional manner

• Eligibility:
  You must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and reside in Austin, TX. C2C will not be considered.
• Experience:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years building end‑to‑end AI products.
• Technical skills:
  Python, LLMs (e.g., Claude, GPT), Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG), MCP, Agentic AI systems, Generative AI, and AI Agent orchestration.
• Preferred:
  Experience as a Full‑Stack Engineer building scalable backend applications using C# and .NET, developing APIs, designing data access layers, and working with relational databases such as SQL Server.
• Organizational:
  Ability to multi‑task and prioritize projects, with excellent attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
• Communication:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, friendly and professional with coworkers and stakeholders.
• Adaptability:
  Eager to use new tools and learn processes, able to adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment, with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Coachable:
  Retains and implements instruction and training, open to learning new processes and systems, and comfortable asking questions.
• Attitude:
  Positive customer‑service attitude, courteous and polite when navigating difficult conversations, problems, or complaints.
• Team player:
  Able to work in both team and independent settings, supports peers, and completes tasks within time constraints.
• Reliability:
  Works regular business hours in Austin, punctual, follows an assigned work schedule, and maintains client confidentiality.
• Office environment:
  Able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time, works a hybrid schedule; not eligible for 100% remote work.

• $92,000 to $155,000 annual salary
• Discretionary bonus awarded annually, typically 4 weeks of pay
• 3 medical plans to choose from, including a 100% employer‑paid option for the employee
• 100% employer‑paid dental and vision benefits for the employee
• 401(k) with scheduled employer contribution
• Employer‑paid employee assistance program, life and long‑term disability insurance
• 4 weeks of paid time off annually, accruing upon hire, and 10 paid holidays
• Encouraged work‑life balance with a hybrid working model and WFH equipment provided following successful training
• Access to a building fitness center
• Office team events and learning development opportunities

Capitol Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

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