AI Applications Engineer - Cloud-Native & Enterprise

RTI International; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 122,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RTI International in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, seeks a Software Engineer to build cloud-native AI-enabled applications delivering practical outcomes for health, energy, and education sectors.

You will work with researchers, data scientists, and software engineers to translate business needs into scalable, secure AI solutions, with a focus on production readiness and enterprise deployment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher with relevant cloud-native dev experience.
• At least 2 years Python/JS/TS in AI/backend.
• Experience delivering AI-enabled software with production systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain AI-enabled, cloud-native services.
• Integrate with RTI's data platforms and research workflows.
• Collaborate with researchers, data scientists, and engineers.
• Ensure production readiness, security, and cost efficiency.

Skills

Cloud-native development

Python

AI systems

JavaScript/TypeScript

Git & CI/CD

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years experience

Tools

Git

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

LangChain / AI orchestration

Containers

Job description

RTI International in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, seeks a Software Engineer to build cloud-native AI-enabled applications delivering practical outcomes for health, energy, and education sectors.

You will work with researchers, data scientists, and software engineers to translate business needs into scalable, secure AI solutions, with a focus on production readiness and enterprise deployment.