Principal AI Developer
Houston, TX · Remote
Azure OpenAI Azure AI Foundry Azure AI Search Microsoft Copilot Studio Semantic Kernel Vector Databases RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) Semantic Search Agentic AI MCP (Model Context Protocol ...
Houston, TX · Remote
Azure OpenAI Azure AI Foundry Azure AI Search Microsoft Copilot Studio Semantic Kernel Vector Databases RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) Semantic Search Agentic AI MCP (Model Context Protocol ...
Houston, TX · Remote
Azure OpenAI Azure AI Foundry Azure AI Search Microsoft Copilot Studio Semantic Kernel Vector Databases RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) Semantic Search Agentic AI MCP (Model Context Protocol ...
Houston, TX · On-site
Build RAG pipelines, data pipeline to sync Agent memory systems * Connect applications to data ... AI & LLM Feature Development Integrate agentic workflow, RAG pipelines, and AI agent into ...
Houston, TX · On-site
Build RAG pipelines, data pipeline to sync Agent memory systems * Connect applications to data ... AI & LLM Feature Development Integrate agentic workflow, RAG pipelines, and AI agent into ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$52.75 - $72.25/hr
Build RAG and agentic solutions using Vertex AI Vector Search and BigQuery vector; implement context management, retrieval strategies, and observability. * Define end-to-end architectures across data ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$52.75 - $72.25/hr
Build RAG and agentic solutions using Vertex AI Vector Search and BigQuery vector; implement context management, retrieval strategies, and observability. * Define end-to-end architectures across data ...
Houston, TX · On-site
Build RAG pipelines, data pipeline to sync Agent memory systems * Connect applications to data ... AI & LLM Feature Development Integrate agentic workflow, RAG pipelines, and AI agent into ...
Houston, TX · On-site
Build RAG pipelines, data pipeline to sync Agent memory systems * Connect applications to data ... AI & LLM Feature Development Integrate agentic workflow, RAG pipelines, and AI agent into ...
Houston, TX · On-site
Azure OpenAI • Azure AI Foundry • Azure AI Search • Microsoft Copilot Studio • Semantic Kernel • Vector Databases • RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) • Semantic Search • Agentic AI ...
Houston, TX · On-site
Azure OpenAI • Azure AI Foundry • Azure AI Search • Microsoft Copilot Studio • Semantic Kernel • Vector Databases • RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) • Semantic Search • Agentic AI ...
Build RAG pipelines, data pipeline to sync Agent memory systems * Connect applications to data ... AI & LLM Feature Development Integrate agentic workflow, RAG pipelines, and AI agent into ...
Build RAG pipelines, data pipeline to sync Agent memory systems * Connect applications to data ... AI & LLM Feature Development Integrate agentic workflow, RAG pipelines, and AI agent into ...
Build enhanced RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems and AI-assisted research tools. AI Applications & Platforms * Lead the development of AI-native applications and tools. * Implement tool ...
Build enhanced RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems and AI-assisted research tools. AI Applications & Platforms * Lead the development of AI-native applications and tools. * Implement tool ...
As a Forward Deployed AI Specialist, you will embed with business, product, and operational teams ... Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) * Tool and workflow orchestration * Prompt engineering and ...
As a Forward Deployed AI Specialist, you will embed with business, product, and operational teams ... Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) * Tool and workflow orchestration * Prompt engineering and ...
Houston, TX · On-site
Build and deploy RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems & AI chat interfaces Work closely with client data science teams (ML/DL ecosystems) Develop GenAI-based enterprise knowledge solutions ...
Houston, TX · On-site
Build and deploy RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems & AI chat interfaces Work closely with client data science teams (ML/DL ecosystems) Develop GenAI-based enterprise knowledge solutions ...
AI Platform & Agent Engineer Contract position Houston, TX -Hybrid Required Qualifications ... Experience implementing Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), vector search, knowledge management ...
AI Platform & Agent Engineer Contract position Houston, TX -Hybrid Required Qualifications ... Experience implementing Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), vector search, knowledge management ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$109K - $131K/yr
You will architect and build production-grade RAG pipelines, MCP connections, agentic AI workflows, and MLOps frameworks, managing daily operations across global delivery teams while engaging health ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$109K - $131K/yr
You will architect and build production-grade RAG pipelines, MCP connections, agentic AI workflows, and MLOps frameworks, managing daily operations across global delivery teams while engaging health ...
$109K - $131K/yr
Knowledge bases (retrieval, metadata filtering, re-ranking), Guardrails, Prompt Flows, and RAG ... Vertex AI (e.g., Model Garden, Agent Builder, custom training); Gemini API and Google AI Studio;
$109K - $131K/yr
Knowledge bases (retrieval, metadata filtering, re-ranking), Guardrails, Prompt Flows, and RAG ... Vertex AI (e.g., Model Garden, Agent Builder, custom training); Gemini API and Google AI Studio;
Houston, TX · On-site
$109K - $131K/yr
... AI concepts like Large Language Models Finetuning Evaluating LLMs ... PEFT RAG Embeddings Vector Databases etc Experience in frameworks such LangChain LlamaIndex ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$109K - $131K/yr
... AI concepts like Large Language Models Finetuning Evaluating LLMs ... PEFT RAG Embeddings Vector Databases etc Experience in frameworks such LangChain LlamaIndex ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$109K - $131K/yr
Design and deploy LLM-based solutions (RAG, prompt pipelines, vector search) * Lead architecture decisions for scalable, cloud-native AI platforms * Ensure data governance, security, and responsible ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$109K - $131K/yr
Design and deploy LLM-based solutions (RAG, prompt pipelines, vector search) * Lead architecture decisions for scalable, cloud-native AI platforms * Ensure data governance, security, and responsible ...
Experience with LLMs, RAG pipelines, or generative AI in production environments * Familiarity with real-time streaming architectures (Kafka, Flink, Kinesis) * Relevant certifications: Databricks ...
Experience with LLMs, RAG pipelines, or generative AI in production environments * Familiarity with real-time streaming architectures (Kafka, Flink, Kinesis) * Relevant certifications: Databricks ...
Experience with LLMs, RAG pipelines, or generative AI in production environments * Familiarity with real-time streaming architectures (Kafka, Flink, Kinesis) * Relevant certifications: Databricks ...
Experience with LLMs, RAG pipelines, or generative AI in production environments * Familiarity with real-time streaming architectures (Kafka, Flink, Kinesis) * Relevant certifications: Databricks ...
$109K - $131K/yr
Design and deploy LLM-based solutions (RAG, prompt pipelines, vector search) * Lead architecture decisions for scalable, cloud-native AI platforms * Ensure data governance, security, and responsible ...
$109K - $131K/yr
Design and deploy LLM-based solutions (RAG, prompt pipelines, vector search) * Lead architecture decisions for scalable, cloud-native AI platforms * Ensure data governance, security, and responsible ...
Sugar Land, TX · On-site +1
Experience with custom AI solutions, GenAI, LLMs, RAG, conversational AI, AI agents, intelligent document processing, workflow automation, predictive analytics, or AI-enabled decision support.
Sugar Land, TX · On-site +1
Experience with custom AI solutions, GenAI, LLMs, RAG, conversational AI, AI agents, intelligent document processing, workflow automation, predictive analytics, or AI-enabled decision support.
Define AI integration patterns such as RAG for context management, model orchestration, prompt workflows, and enterprise system connectivity. * Contribute to architectural standards and design ...
Define AI integration patterns such as RAG for context management, model orchestration, prompt workflows, and enterprise system connectivity. * Contribute to architectural standards and design ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$123K - $168K/yr
They apply solid AI and software engineering skills to build, test, and improve AI platform ... Build and extend RAG-based solutions for context retrieval, prompt workflows, and system ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$123K - $168K/yr
They apply solid AI and software engineering skills to build, test, and improve AI platform ... Build and extend RAG-based solutions for context retrieval, prompt workflows, and system ...
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| Aspect | Ai Rag | Data Analyst |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Typically a diploma or certification in AI, machine learning, or related fields | Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, or related fields |
| Work Environment | Tech companies, AI startups, research labs | Business, finance, healthcare, and various industries |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Primarily in AI development and research | Across industries for data interpretation and decision-making |
| Common Search & Comparison | Yes | Yes |
Ai Rag and Data Analyst roles share overlapping skills in data handling and analysis, but Ai Rag focuses more on AI-specific applications and machine learning, while Data Analysts concentrate on interpreting data to inform business decisions. Both roles are vital in data-driven industries, with Ai Rag often working in AI development environments and Data Analysts supporting strategic insights across sectors.
Other
Retirement, PTO
Posted 11 days ago
9.0
Based on 64 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
2nd of 75 rated oil and gas companies
Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America's energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.
We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.
Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!
Summary:
Energy Transfer is looking for a hands-on AI Developer with strong expertise in Python or .NET, cloud platforms, and modern data tooling to join our multidisciplinary Enterprise AI team. This developer will work alongside AI engineers/developers and business analysts to build, ship, and iterate on real production AI solutions.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where they own work end-to-end: prototyping, building, deploying, and refining. Candidates who have come up through a smaller company or startup environment - wearing multiple hats and shipping real systems - will feel right at home.
Technical Environment
Core: Python .NET Azure Databricks (data platform)
AI stack: Azure OpenAI Azure AI Foundry Azure AI Search Microsoft Copilot Studio Semantic Kernel Vector Databases RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) Semantic Search Agentic AI MCP (Model Context Protocol)
Design, develop, deploy, and maintain AI solutions using Python and/or .NET.
Build AI agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio or the Semantic Kernel Agent Framework.
Build and optimize cloud-native applications on Azure.
Work with large-scale data in Databricks.
Partner with AI engineers/developers and business analysts to turn ideas and experiments into production systems.
Apply critical thinking to evaluate model performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and improve system efficiency.
Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Prototype quickly, test rigorously, and iterate often.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with relevant job experience commensurate with the selected job level (see below).
Professional experience building production systems with Python or .NET (proficiency in both is a strong plus).
Strong working knowledge of cloud services and architecture patterns - Azure preferred (or equivalent experience in AWS or GCP, with willingness to ramp on Azure).
Hands-on experience building RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines.
Hands-on experience building AI agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio, Semantic Kernel Agent Framework, or an equivalent agent framework (e.g., LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI).
Hands-on experience with at least two of the following:
Azure AI Search (or equivalent vector/semantic search platform - Pinecone, Weaviate, pgvector, Elasticsearch with vector, AWS Kendra/OpenSearch)
Vector databases
Semantic search
Agentic AI systems (multi-step reasoning, tool use, orchestration)
Comfort working with SQL and large-scale data platforms (Databricks experience is a plus, but the syntax is approachable if you know SQL).
Excellent communication and critical-thinking skills.
Background in a smaller company or startup environment with significant ownership of technical work.
Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:
The Senior Specialist level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of relevant job related experience.
The Lead Specialist level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years of relevant job related experience.
The Principal Specialist level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 10+ years of relevant job related experience.
Proficiency in both Python and .NET.
Direct hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio and/or Semantic Kernel specifically.
Hands-on experience with Databricks specifically.
Practical ML experience (model training, evaluation, deployment).
Familiarity with Azure AI Foundry (or equivalent - AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI) and Azure OpenAI (or equivalent managed LLM service) in production.
Experience with MCP (Model Context Protocol) or similar agent-tooling standards.
Natural Gas Pipeline or Energy Industry work experience is a plus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Usually, normal office working conditions.
This is an on-site role, worked in person at the office 5 days per week during business hours.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
Occasional overnight travel may be required to other business locations within the company.
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