[Remote] AI Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business for the federal government and commercial enterprises. The AI Engineer role involves designing and delivering AI-based solutions for web-based workflow applications, working with cross-functional teams to develop AI-enabled features, and building Proof of Concept solutions.ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop AI-enabled features for web-based workflow applications using LLMs, GenAI, and agentic AI patternsBuild RAG pipelines using application data, policy documents, user manuals, help cards and business process publicationsImplement agentic workflows using orchestration frameworks (LangGraph, Agno, Haystack, CrewAI) for AI based application assistantsImplement prompt engineering strategies and integrate AI/LLM APIs (OpenAI, Bedrock)Architect full-stack AI features with reliable API integrations, error handling, and graceful degradationEstablish LLM observability (cost, latency, quality) and responsible AI guardrails (hallucination detection, output validation, CUI safeguards)Maintain full-stack applications (including Web Application development using modern technologies such as React, TypeScript, NodeJS, Python and Java)Address security vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standardsParticipate in code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and collaborative development workflowsDocument technical implementations and stay current with AI and ML developmentsSkillsThe ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the client level5+ years of experience with software implementation across all aspects of the SDLC1+ years hands-on experience developing generative AI / LLM-powered applicationsExpert-level proficiency in Python; strong JavaScript proficiencyExperience with RESTful APIs and integrating AI/LLM APIs (OpenAI, Bedrock)Experience with prompt engineering techniques (few-shot, chain-of-thought, system prompts)Experience with LLM orchestration frameworks such as LangGraph, Agno, CrewAI, or similarExperience with RAG architectures, agentic patterns, and vector databasesStrong understanding of ML fundamentals (supervised/unsupervised learning, model evaluation, feature engineering, NLP)Experience with data analysis and ML libraries (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, or equivalent)Experience with containerization (Docker) and at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Proficiency with Git version control and CI/CD pipelinesStrong written and verbal communication skillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or related STEM field and minimum 5+ years relevant experienceExperience with vector databases (OpenSearch, pgvector) and embedding modelsExperience with AWS GovCloud, AWS Bedrock, or Azure OpenAI ServiceBenefitsMedicalDentalVision401(k)Family Planning/Fertility AssistanceSTD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&DLegal-Aid ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal HolidaysTraining and Development OpportunitiesCNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.Company OverviewChickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (CNI) is a federally chartered corporation wholly owned by the Chickasaw Nation. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.chickasaw.com/.