AI Engineer / Applied AI Developers

Compunnel, Inc.; Okemos (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company specializing in AI solutions is seeking an AI Engineer / Applied AI Developer in Okemos, Michigan. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in developing AI-driven applications using Java and Python, along with knowledge in prompt engineering and API integration. Join a fast-paced, research-driven environment to create innovative AI solutions and work collaboratively with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on development experience in AI solutions.
• Familiar with large language models (LLMs) and their applications.
• Knowledge of AI cloud services, preferably Azure.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI‑driven proof‑of‑concepts and applications.
• Implement prompt engineering techniques for LLM‑based solutions.
• Build and integrate APIs for structured and unstructured data.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver high‑quality solutions.
• Develop full‑stack applications using Java and modern frameworks.

Skills

Prompt engineering

Analytical and critical thinking

API integration

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Java

Python

Git

FastAPI

Flask

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled AI Engineer / Applied AI Developer with strong hands‑on development experience and a passion for building AI‑powered proof‑of‑concepts.

The ideal candidate will work in a fast‑paced, research‑driven environment, leveraging expertise in large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and full‑stack development to deliver innovative AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI‑driven proof‑of‑concepts and applications using Java and Python.
• Implement prompt engineering techniques and function calling for LLM‑based solutions.
• Build and integrate APIs to handle structured and unstructured data.
• Collaborate with a team of developers and testers to deliver high‑quality AI solutions.
• Develop full‑stack applications using Java and modern frameworks.
• Work with Git for version control and follow collaborative development practices.
• Explore and implement cutting‑edge AI capabilities, including conversational agents and summarization tools.
• Ensure code quality, scalability, and maintainability through best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with prompt engineering and function calling in LLMs.
• Familiarity with API integration and handling structured/unstructured data.
• Proficiency in Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building Agentic AI solutions, conversational AI chatbots, or summarization tools.
• Familiarity with OpenAI or similar LLM frameworks.
• Experience with Streamlit, FastAPI, or Flask for building UI/demo tools.
• Exposure to AI cloud services (Azure preferred).