Senior AI Engineer

Position Description:

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We CGI is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior AI Engineer to join our Health Care client in one of our selected client locations. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced team environment supporting one of the largest leaders in the Health Care industry.

This Senior AI Engineer will be instrumental to design develop and lead enterprise-grade Generative AI solutions. This role requires deep hands-on expertise in Python Large Language Models (LLMs) prompt engineering embeddings vector databases and agent-based architectures.
The role will work closely with the AI Center of Excellence (AI CoE) to ensure alignment with enterprise AI standards governance and best practices while driving adoption across delivery teams.

This position can be performed from any Client site Bloomfield CT Raleigh NC or Lafayette LA in a Hybrid working Model.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Architecture
.Lead the design and development of scalable Generative AI solutions using LLMs
.Define and implement architectures for RAG agentic multi-agent and multimodal systems
.Review and guide solution designs to ensure alignment with AI CoE standards and enterprise architecture
.Mentor and guide developers on GenAI patterns tools and best practices

Development & Engineering
.Develop end-to-end AI solutions using Python
.Design test and optimize prompt engineering strategies
.Build and manage embeddings vector search and semantic retrieval pipelines
.Develop applications using LangChain and monitor evaluate and debug workflows using LangSmith
.Integrate LLMs with enterprise systems APIs and structured/unstructured data sources
.Implement agent-based and multi-agent workflows for task orchestration and automation
.Work with multimodal models involving text documents and images

Collaboration with AI CoE
.Work closely with the AI CoE to align on AI frameworks reusable components and architectural standards
.Contribute to enterprise GenAI accelerators reference architectures and best practices
.Support governance security responsible AI and compliance requirements
.Share learnings patterns and improvements across teams to drive consistency and adoption

AI & LLM Expertise
.Apply deep understanding of LLM capabilities limitations and optimization techniques
.Implement techniques such as RAG tool/function calling memory and agents
.Evaluate and recommend appropriate models (OpenAI Azure OpenAI open-source models)
.Ensure performance scalability cost optimization and reliability of AI solutions

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

At least 7 years of professional software engineering experience with strong hands-on expertise in LangChain Python building scalable production-grade applications.

.Strong experience developing GenAI applications using LangChain and implementing observability evaluation and debugging using LangSmith or equivalent tools.
.Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise Generative AI solutions including design and implementation of RAG agentic and multi-agent architectures.
.Proven hands-on experience with LLMs including prompt engineering optimization evaluation and lifecycle management in production environments.
.Experience designing and managing embeddings and vector-based retrieval pipelines using industry-standard vector databases or search platforms.
.Experience integrating GenAI solutions with enterprise platforms APIs and data sources including structured data documents and unstructured content.
.Hands-on experience implementing tool/function calling memory and agent orchestration to support complex workflows and automation use cases.
.Experience working with multimodal AI solutions involving text documents and images.
.Proven ability to evaluate select and operationalize LLMs (e.g. OpenAI Azure OpenAI open-source) with a focus on performance scalability cost and reliability.
.Experience collaborating with an AI Center of Excellence (AI CoE) to align on enterprise standards reference architectures and reusable components.
.Strong understanding of AI governance security responsible AI and compliance requirements in regulated enterprise environments.
.Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring engineering teams reviewing designs and establishing repeatable patterns and best practices.

Expectations:
.Ability to quickly assess emerging GenAI technologies and apply them pragmatically within enterprise constraints.
.Proactive approach to architectural simplification reuse and optimization to drive scalability and long-term maintainability.
.Ownership mentality with the ability to lead initiatives end-to-end from solution design through production deployment and adoption.
.Commitment to driving consistency quality and governance across GenAI implementations through collaboration with delivery teams and the AI CoE.

Education:
Bachelors degree in computer science or related field.

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CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set level experience relevant training and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $80600 - $194000.00.

CGIs benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation holidays and sick time
. Paid parental leave
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well-being programs

Skills:

• Python
• Artificial Intelligence

What you can expect from us:

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You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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