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Ai Developer Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking an AI Developer to design and build AIpowered solutions using Microsoft's AI ecosystem, primarily Azure, GitHub, Copilot Studio, and Azure AI Foundry. In this role, you will develop ...

We are seeking an AI Developer to design and build AIpowered solutions using Microsoft's AI ecosystem, primarily Azure, GitHub, Copilot Studio, and Azure AI Foundry. In this role, you will develop ...

Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior / Lead AI Developer to join our growing AI Engineering team. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who is passionate about ...

Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior / Lead AI Developer to join our growing AI Engineering team. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who is passionate about ...

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate), AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01), AWS Certified Generative AI Developer (Professional - AIP-C01), AWS Certified ...

AI Engineer

Raleigh, NC · Remote

$130K - $160K/yr

AI Engineer, location is remote in the Raleigh, NC area with onsite collaboration as needed. The start date is end of July / early August for this permanent salaried position with a one-year end date.

AI Engineer

Cary, NC

$110K - $150K/yr

The AI Engineer is responsible for the development of AI solutions, typically leveraging pretrained models and copilots, to support GEI's priority digital and AI initiatives. This role focuses on ...

The AI Engineer is responsible for the development of AI solutions, typically leveraging pretrained models and copilots, to support GEI's priority digital and AI initiatives. This role focuses on ...

We are hiring an AI Engineer to build and operate the data, features, and GenAI foundations that ... DevOps/DevSecOps experience (CI/CD, IaC such as Terraform/CloudFormation, Docker/Kubernetes ...

AI Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$50K - $112K/yr

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Information Technology (IT) Management Level Associate & Summary The Opportunity As an AI Engineer, you will be at the forefront of transforming raw ...

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How much do ai developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for ai developer in Raleigh, NC is $125,730.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,000.00 and $152,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an AI developer?

To thrive as an AI Developer, you need a solid understanding of machine learning algorithms, programming languages such as Python or Java, and a relevant degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch, experience with cloud platforms, and certifications in AI or data science are common requirements. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills set top candidates apart. These skills are essential for designing accurate, efficient AI models and collaborating successfully across interdisciplinary teams.

What does an AI developer do?

An AI Developer designs, builds, and implements artificial intelligence models and algorithms to solve complex problems. They work with machine learning, deep learning, and data science technologies to develop applications such as chatbots, recommendation systems, or automation tools. AI Developers often use programming languages like Python and frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch. Their role involves training models, optimizing performance, and deploying AI solutions in real-world environments.

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Infographic showing various Ai Developer job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 63% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 28% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $125,730 per year, or $60.4 per hour.

AI Developer

Itron, Inc.

Raleigh, NC • On-site

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

We are seeking an AI Developer to design and build AIpowered solutions using Microsoft's AI ecosystem, primarily Azure, GitHub, Copilot Studio, and Azure AI Foundry. In this role, you will develop and integrate conversational copilots, retrievalaugmented generation (RAG) experiences, and automation workflows into enterprise applications. You will collaborate closely with product, engineering, security, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, compliant, and measurable AI capabilities that support utility and energy customers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Solution Development & Delivery
  • Build and maintain AI solutions leveraging Azure AI Foundry, including model selection, prompt orchestration, evaluation, and deployment patterns, with a focus on reliable and customercentric outcomes.
  • Develop and configure copilots using Copilot Studio, including topics, actions, plugins/connectors, and inclusive conversation design.
  • Implement AI integration patterns such as retrievalaugmented generation (RAG), tool/function calling, and agentbased workflows into applications and internal tooling.
  • Create and maintain API services (for example, Azure Functions, App Service, and containerized services) to expose AI capabilities to enterprise business systems.
  • Design and implement secure and accountable data access patterns for enterprise knowledge sources, including SharePoint, Azure SQL, and Blob Storage.
DevOps, GitHub & Engineering Excellence
  • Use Azure DevOps and GitHub for source control, pull requests, code reviews, branching strategies, and release management in a collaborative and agile environment.
  • Build CI/CD pipelines that support automated testing, security scanning, and deployments to Azure.
  • Apply engineering best practices, including unit and integration testing, telemetry, error handling, performance tuning, and clear documentation.
Security, Compliance & Governance
  • Follow securebydesign practices, including identity and access management (Entra ID), secrets management (Key Vault), and leastprivilege access.
  • Support responsible AI and governance requirements, including logging, auditing, evaluation, content safety, and prompt and security guardrails.
  • Partner with security and compliance teams to ensure AI solutions align with enterprise policies and regulatory requirements common in the utilities and energy sector.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Translate business needs into AI solution designs, user stories, and technical delivery plans that are practical and measurable.
  • Work crossfunctionally with product, engineering, and business partners to define success metrics, validate outcomes, and iterate based on feedback and analytics.
  • Provide guidance and enablement to teams adopting Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry patterns, fostering shared ownership and continuous learning.
Required Skills & Experience
  • Experience building software solutions using Azure, including at least one of the following: Functions, App Service, Storage, SQL, or API Management.
  • Handson development experience with Azure DevOps and/or GitHub, including pull request workflows, branching strategies, issue tracking, and CI/CD.
  • Experience developing AIdriven applications, including at least one of the following:
    • Copilots, chatbots, or conversational user experiences
    • Retrievalbased solutions (RAG) and enterprise search
    • Prompt engineering and prompt or version management
    • Tool/function calling or agentic workflows
  • Ability to work with REST APIs and integrate AI solutions with enterprise systems.
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, API design, testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Clear communication skills with the ability to explain AI concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Preferred Skills & Experience
  • Experience with Copilot Studio, including topics, actions, connectors, publishing, and governance.
  • Experience with Azure AI Foundry, including prompt flows and orchestration, evaluation, deployments, and observability.
  • Familiarity with Azure OpenAI or other large language model providers and model lifecycle concepts.
  • Experience with enterprise identity solutions, including Entra ID, OAuth2, rolebased access control, and secure data patterns.
  • Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools such as Application Insights, Log Analytics, and dashboards.
  • Experience with Power Platform, Logic Apps, or other integration and automation platforms.
  • Comfort working in agile delivery models with a collaborative, innovative, and accountable approach.
Benefits Info:
This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!
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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.


Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com


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