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Azure AI Architect

Fremont, CA · On-site

$69.50 - $90.50/hr

We are looking for a highly skilled Azure AI Engineer with strong DevOps and MLOps expertise to design, develop, deploy, and operate production-grade AI and Machine Learning solutions on Microsoft ...

Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Lenexa, KS · On-site

$52.25 - $70/hr

Leggett & Platt is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join our engineering team at the IDEA ... Evaluate and integrate AI-assisted operations tooling and Azure AI services to improve platform ...

Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Lenexa, KS

$52.25 - $70/hr

Leggett & Platt is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join our engineering team at the IDEA ... Evaluate and integrate AI-assisted operations tooling and Azure AI services to improve platform ...

Azure AI Solutions Architect

San Jose, CA · Remote

$74.50 - $97/hr

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, technical architects, developers, and engineers, to design and implement AI-driven solutions on the Azure platform.Conduct ...

Azure AI Solutions Architect

San Jose, CA · Remote

$74.50 - $97/hr

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, technical architects, developers, and engineers, to design and implement AI-driven solutions on the Azure platform.Conduct ...

Azure AI Apps Architect

Dallas, TX · On-site

$62.75 - $81.75/hr

Experience programming in languages such as Python, PySpark, or C# * Strong foundational ... Azure AI Engineer Associate), or DP-100 (Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate), or ...

Azure AI Services - hands-on experience with the full Azure AI suite; AI-102 certification ... Azure AI Engineer (AI-102) certification preferred Responsibilities: * Work closely with clients ...

Azure OpenAI / AI Cloud Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$50.25 - $67.25/hr

We're seeking an Azure OpenAI / AI Cloud Engineer with deep experience in deploying, configuring, and managing Azure-based AI and ML services . The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ...

NY · On-site

Candidates for the Azure AI Engineer Associate certification should have subject matter expertise building, managing, and deploying AI solutions that leverage Azure Cognitive Services, Azure ...

Sr Gen AI Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$99K - $137K/yr

Senior Generative AI Engineer (Azure / RAG / LLM) We're looking for a hands-on Senior AI Engineer to build and deploy production-grade generative AI solutions. This role focuses on taking use cases ...

Automate deployments using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and IaC tools. * Ensure compliance with security and Responsible AI standards. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior ...

Senior AI Engineer

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Position Summary Shutterfly is seeking a Senior AI Engineer (Contractor) to accelerate the design ... Azure AI Foundry: Architect and implement model orchestration, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG ...

Azure AI Apps Architect

Dallas, TX · On-site

$62.75 - $82/hr

Azure AI Engineer Associate), or DP-100 (Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate), or Databricks ML Data Scientist Certifications a plus • Experience with GitHub or Azure DevOps • ...

Azure AI Apps Architect

Dallas, TX · On-site

$62.75 - $82/hr

Azure AI Engineer Associate), or DP-100 (Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate), or Databricks ML Data Scientist Certifications a plus • Experience with GitHub or Azure DevOps • ...

Azure AI Apps Architect

Dallas, TX · On-site

$62.75 - $82/hr

Azure AI Engineer Associate), or DP-100 (Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate), or Databricks ML Data Scientist Certifications a plus • Experience with GitHub or Azure DevOps • ...

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How much do senior azure ai engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior azure ai engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior Azure AI engineer?

A Senior Azure AI Engineer is an experienced professional who designs, develops, and deploys artificial intelligence solutions using Microsoft Azure's cloud-based services. They work with tools like Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services, and AI infrastructure to build applications that leverage machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and more. Their role often involves collaborating with data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and effective AI-powered solutions. In addition to technical implementation, Senior Azure AI Engineers typically mentor junior team members and contribute to best practices within their organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior Azure AI engineer?

To thrive as a Senior Azure AI Engineer, you need advanced expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and cloud computing, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Proficiency with Microsoft Azure AI services, Python or R programming, and certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate are highly valued. Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills help drive innovation and lead cross-functional teams. These capabilities are essential for designing scalable AI solutions that meet business objectives and leverage the full potential of Azure’s platform.

How does a senior Azure AI engineer typically collaborate with data scientists and other engineering teams?

As a Senior Azure AI Engineer, you will frequently work alongside data scientists to design, develop, and deploy machine learning models using Azure's AI services. Collaboration involves translating business requirements into robust AI solutions, optimizing model performance, and integrating these models into production systems. You will also partner with DevOps and cloud infrastructure teams to ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable deployments. Effective communication and a proactive approach to knowledge sharing are key, as you’ll often guide junior engineers and contribute to cross-functional project planning.
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Software Engineer - Senior AI Engineer/GenAI /Agentic AI Engineer

SGS Consulting

Reston, VA • On-site

$127K - $168K/yr

Other

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Job Title:         

Software Engineer - Senior Senior AI Engineer /GenAI Engineer /Agentic AI Engineer / AI/ML Engineer

 Duration:        

12 Months [High Possibility of Extension]

Location:    

Reston, VA 20190 [In-person Interview]

 Note: Candidates interested in a Contract-to-Hire opportunity are encouraged to apply. C2C is not allowed.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Agentic AI Engineer to design, develop, and deploy production-grade Generative AI, RAG, and multi-agent solutions on Microsoft Azure. The role requires strong software engineering expertise across React, TypeScript, Node.js, LLMOps, and enterprise AI integrations.

Job Responsibilities

  • Design and develop enterprise-grade Generative AI, LLM, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications.
  • Build advanced RAG pipelines using Azure AI Search, embeddings, vector/hybrid search, chunking, metadata filtering, reranking, grounding, and citations.
  • Design and implement single-agent and multi-agent workflows using Microsoft Agent Framework, Azure AI Foundry, Semantic Kernel, LangGraph, AutoGen, or comparable frameworks.
  • Develop autonomous and human-in-the-loop agents capable of planning, reasoning, tool calling, and interaction with enterprise systems.
  • Build secure integrations with REST APIs, databases, enterprise applications, and event-driven services.
  • Develop user-facing AI applications using React and TypeScript, with supporting backend services using Node.js or comparable technologies.
  • Establish agent evaluation frameworks covering groundedness, relevance, citation quality, safety, regression testing, and overall response quality.
  • Implement observability using OpenTelemetry, Application Insights, or similar platforms to monitor traces, tool calls, latency, token usage, errors, and operational metrics.
  • Build scalable, secure, containerized AI solutions with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, health checks, and production monitoring.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or international equivalent with 8+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
  • 2–3 years of hands-on experience developing Generative AI, LLM, RAG, or Agentic AI solutions.
  • Strong experience with Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, LLM APIs, embeddings, vector/hybrid search, and enterprise AI applications.
  • Strong software engineering experience with React, TypeScript, Node.js or comparable backend frameworks, REST APIs, SQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.

Additional Information

  • Location: Reston, VA.
  • Experience with enterprise security, identity and access management, authorization, data privacy, compliance, and production AI operations is highly valued.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and stakeholder-management skills are required.