Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and refine prompts, context strategies, and agentic workflows to create real-world AI product features that deliver tangible value.
• Establish and implement evaluation frameworks, test harnesses, and datasets to measure and improve the quality of LLM outputs based on business objectives.
• Evaluate and compare multiple LLM providers and models, making informed decisions regarding quality, cost, and response latency to optimize AI solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers, owners, and subject matter experts to thoroughly understand business problems before designing AI-driven solutions.
• Mentor and coach engineers across various teams, enhancing their ability to leverage LLMs and AI coding tools effectively.
• Facilitate pairing sessions, technical reviews, workshops, and one-on-one coaching to promote knowledge sharing and skill development.
• Create and maintain reusable prompt patterns, templates, evaluation tools, and internal guidelines to standardize AI development practices.
• Lead the formation of an internal AI community of practice where engineers can exchange insights, successes, and lessons learned.
• Define and continuously update standards for prompting, context engineering, and evaluation to keep pace with evolving models and AI tools.
• Provide measurable evidence to engineering leadership demonstrating the value AI solutions bring to the organization.
• Act as a critical reviewer of AI demos and prototypes, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and production-ready.
• Promote adherence to high standards around accuracy, safety, and data privacy in all AI initiatives.
• Assist engineers working within legacy codebases to adopt AI tooling effectively, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption.
• Represent the organization externally through technical talks, articles, and open-source contributions to showcase expertise and thought leadership.

Benefits

Joining Apache Associates offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and well-being. You will have access to competitive salary packages, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for continuous learning through training programs and industry conferences. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where innovation is encouraged, and your contributions are valued. Additionally, you will benefit from exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies and the chance to influence how AI is adopted across a diverse range of projects and clients. Our commitment to work-life balance, professional development, and a positive workplace culture makes Apache Associates an ideal place to advance your career in AI engineering.

Equal Opportunity

At Apache Associates, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diversity and equal opportunity. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we strive to ensure all employees have equal access to opportunities and growth within the organization. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who are passionate about AI and eager to contribute to our mission of delivering impactful technological solutions.