Prompt Engineer

Job Summary
The Prompt Engineer will ensure UTAs AI tools deliver clear accurate and user-friendly experiences that make automation simple and effective. This role combines design expertise content awareness and AI skills to create prompts and behaviors that improve administrative efficiency and support faculty and staff adoption. The AI Interaction designer uses knowledge of Large Language Model architectures prompt engineering Python and APIs to fulfill solution development.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Creates intuitive AI-driven interactions-such as chatbots and voice assistants-that prioritize a seamless and effective user experience. Applies principles of trust transparency and explain ability to ensure ethical user-centered AI design. Develops and refines prompts for large language models (LLMs) to generate accurate and relevant outputs. Conducts testing and iterative improvements to optimize LLM performance. Leverages expertise in machine learning natural language processing ( NLP ) and multimodal AI to enhance prompt effectiveness. Builds prototypes of AI-driven interface to test and demonstrate functionality. Conducts usability testing to validate clarity effectiveness and user-friendliness. Analyzes feedback and data to iteratively refine designs for improved user outcomes. Applies knowledge of large language model ( LLM ) architecture token economy and prompt engineering techniques. Uses Python APIs and version control tolls (Git) to implement scalable AI solutions. Maintains and optimizes AI solutions to ensure reliability performance and long-term scalability. Incorporates the full software development life cycle to develop clear and comprehensive documentation for all solutions. Collaborates closely with cross functional teams-including OIT data custodians developers and product managers-to ensure AI projects align with strategic goals. Remains current with emerging AI technologies and incorporates relevant advancements into project solutions. Ensures that all AI solutions adhere to federal state and university policies and legal requirements regarding accessibility privacy and ethical standards. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in computer science Human-Computer Interaction Information Technology UX/UI Design. Three (3) years of experience in product design information architect UX design or Technical Writer role or seven (7) years of an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in a similar role.

Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in human-Computer Interaction Computer Science or Data Science. Five (5) years of experience in product design information architect UX Design or Technical Writer role. Professional certifications in AI prompt engineering or UX design (AI Prompt Engineer Level 1 Coursera Prompt Engineering Specialization Certified Prompt Engineer). Experience with multimodal AI systems and advanced prompt engineering techniques.

Work Schedule
Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM With an understanding of the 24/7 nature of IT.