[Remote] AI Agent & Automation Developer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cherry Bekaert is ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and is recognized as a Great Place to Work. They are seeking a talented AI Agent & Automation Developer to design, implement, and deploy intelligent agents that operate autonomously within digital environments, driving innovation and operational excellence. Responsibilities • Design and implement AI agents using LLMs, planning algorithms, and decision-making frameworks • 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. This includes applying methods such as: • Prompt Engineering – injecting information directly into prompts • Fine-tuning – training models on additional data to embed knowledge (where applicable) • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) – embedding documents into vector databases and retrieving semantically relevant information • Tool Use – leveraging sub-agents or deterministic models to locate and add relevant context • Hybrid Approaches – combining two or more methods to maximize reliability and relevance • Monitor performance, conduct evaluations, and implement safety and guardrail mechanisms • 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 • Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams to integrate AI agents with Microsoft-specific platforms such as Copilot Studio, Azure AI, and Semantic Kernel SDK • Build and deploy enterprise-grade Copilots using Microsoft’s orchestration tools, enabling seamless interaction across Microsoft 365, Dynamics, and custom business applications Skills • 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 Benefits • Annual bonus • Medical, dental, and vision care • Disability and life insurance • Generous Paid Time Off • Retirement plans • Paid Care Leave • Other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection Company Overview • Cherry Bekaert is an accounting firm that offers tax, audit, and advisory solutions. It was founded in 1947, and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job

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