AI Engineer

SA Recycling LLC; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC seeks a Lead AI & Data Architect to design scalable enterprise data platforms and engineer AI solutions that connect to business systems. You will work hands-on, architecting data models, AI agents and secure access patterns while guiding a team of developers.

Ideal candidates have senior-level data architecture experience, strong Azure Fabric/Azure AI Foundry expertise, and production-ready AI skills including Python, SQL, and API integrations.

Qualifications

• Extensive enterprise data architecture and engineering experience.
• Strong Azure data platform and Fabric expertise.
• Hands-on Python development and API integration in production systems.
• Advanced SQL, dimensional modeling, data warehousing and semantic modeling.
• Experience with RAG, vector search, grounding and enterprise knowledge retrieval.
• Familiarity with Entra, RLS, governance and security controls.

Responsibilities

• Architect and modernize enterprise data platforms using Microsoft Fabric, Azure and data warehouse tech.
• Design dimensional models and semantic layers for governed datasets.
• Define scalable ingestion, transformation and orchestration patterns.
• Architect Azure AI Foundry solutions and enterprise AI apps.
• Develop AI agents and integration components with MCP where appropriate.
• Build secure data access patterns and enterprise controls.
• Collaborate with SQL developers and Power Platform team on integrations.
• Translate business requirements into production-ready architecture and AI solutions.

Skills

Data architecture

Azure

Python

SQL & DW

RAG & vector search

API integration

Security governance

Leadership

Tools

Azure AI Foundry

Power Platform

Job description

AI Engineer# Careers## AI EngineerApply: Orange, CA: Full time: Posted Today: R-100271**Job Description:****Job Details**We are seeking a hands-on **Lead AI & Data Architect** who can design scalable enterprise data platforms and engineer AI solutions that securely connect to real business systems. This is not a pure AI research position, a traditional data architect role, or a Power Platform development position. The ideal candidate combines enterprise data architecture expertise with the ability to personally develop AI agents, integrations, and proof-of-value solutions that can evolve into production systems. **What You'll Be Doing** -Architect and modernize enterprise data platforms using Microsoft Fabric, Azure, SQL, Lakehouse and data warehouse technologies-Design dimensional data models, star/snowflake schemas, semantic layers and governed enterprise datasets-Define scalable data ingestion, transformation, integration and orchestration patterns-Architect Azure AI Foundry solutions and enterprise AI applications-Design and implement RAG architectures, vector/search solutions, grounding strategies and enterprise knowledge retrieval-Develop AI agent and tool-integration architectures, including MCP where appropriate-Build hands-on Python services, APIs, agents and integration components-Establish secure data and AI access patterns using Microsoft Entra, row-level security, governance and enterprise controls-Collaborate with existing SQL developers on data engineering and platform implementation-Partner with the Power Platform developer on Power Apps, Power Automate and Copilot Studio integrations-Translate business requirements into scalable, production-ready architecture and AI solutions-Establish architectural standards and mentor developers while remaining technically hands-on **What We're Looking For** -Senior/principal-level experience in enterprise data architecture and engineering-Strong hands-on Microsoft Fabric and Azure architecture expertise-Advanced SQL, dimensional modeling, data warehousing and semantic modeling skills-Experience with Azure AI Foundry or related Azure AI services-Practical knowledge of RAG, vector search, grounding and AI agents-Strong Python development, API integration and enterprise systems integration experience-Familiarity with agent tools, function calling and MCP architecture-Experience designing secure systems with Entra, RLS, data governance and access controls-Ability to make sound architecture decisions and personally build working solutions-Strong collaboration and technical leadership skills technologies including -RAG, AI agents, Python, and API integrations. We need someone who can architect enterprise-grade solutions and personally build critical components, not someone limited to high-level diagrams or strategy. **Job Expectations** Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures. **Physical Requirements** -**Work Environment:** Office - **Equipment & Tools:** Personal computer, multi-line phone, Laser printer - **Physical Demand Level:** Light to Moderate - **Work Capacity:** Lifting & carrying 35lb loads, bending, kneeling, and sitting for long periods. - **Sensory Demands:** Hearing, vision, touch and taste - **Hand Movements:** Repetitive motions, gripping, keyboard alignment**Pay Range:**SA Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.