AI Software Engineer

Position Overview

Epiq is seeking a highly skilled AI Software Engineer to join our Operations Engineering team. This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about building applied AI systems – not just writing code, but designing intelligent solutions that drive automation, efficiency, and innovation across legal operations. You will work at the intersection of software engineering and AI, leveraging modern technologies such as GenAI, LLMs, MCP servers, and agentic frameworks to build scalable, production-ready solutions. You will also champion modern development practices using Azure DevOps for agile delivery and ticketing.

Compensation: The range for this role is 110,000 to 135,000 USD annually and may be eligible for an annual bonus. Your specific salary will be determined based on factors such as location-based market rate, your abilities, performance during the interview process, and pay parity with the wider team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-driven features and intelligent agents for real-world use cases.
• Integrate GenAI and LLMs into applications via APIs and microservices.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and engineers to transition prototypes into scalable production systems.
• Drive hyper automation initiatives by modernizing legacy automations using MCP servers and agentic frameworks.
• Engineer robust, reusable components and services with a focus on performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• Apply prompt engineering techniques to optimize model interactions and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance, security, and ethical standards in all AI development.
• Document processes, architectures, and best practices in Epiq's internal knowledge base.
• Integrate external products with Epiq's proprietary solutions.
• Stay current with AI advancements and recommend tools, frameworks, and methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in AI/ML/NLP/LLMs or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with GenAI, model training, evaluation, and hyperparameter tuning.
• Experience with MCP servers, agentic frameworks, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
• Strong programming skills in Python, C# (.NET/ASP.NET), Java, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and their AI services.
• Experience with API development, microservices architecture, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of tools like Docker, Kubernetes, MLFlow, and Azure DevOps.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: 110,000 to 135,000 USD annually with the potential for an annual bonus.
• Salary Factors: Determined based on location, abilities, performance, and pay parity.
• Learn more about Epiq's benefits during your screening call or by clicking the provided link.