AI Engineer I: Build & Learn AI Agents (Hybrid)

Victra - Verizon Authorized Retailer

Durham (NC)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

10 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and certification budget
Health, dental, vision insurance
401k retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts on Verizon services
Referral bonuses
Career pathing opportunities

Job summary

Victra - Verizon Authorized Retailer in Durham, NC is seeking an AI Engineer I to build, test, and ship AI agents on Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry. This entry-level role emphasizes aptitude and builder instincts, with a named mentor and funded certifications.

You will learn APIs, prompting, orchestration, and testing while owning a scoped agent after launch, documenting every build, and collaborating across teams in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated coding aptitude in Python, C#, or Java; scripting (PowerShell, JavaScript, or Power Fx) counts.
  • Working knowledge of APIs and data basics (JSON, calling services).
  • Defensive, edge-case thinking and clear written communication.
  • Evidence of self-driven learning and ownership of projects.
  • Comfortable using AI tools daily (Claude, GitHub Copilot, or similar).
  • No generative AI experience required; we will teach the AI.

Responsibilities

  • Build, test, and deploy AI agents and workflows on Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry.
  • Wire integrations between agents and business systems via connectors and APIs.
  • Validate outputs against acceptance criteria and write tests.
  • Troubleshoot production issues with senior backup and document root causes.
  • Own one scoped agent after launch with monitoring and user feedback.
  • Document every build to team standards and registry.
  • Support builds beyond core platforms, including open-source agent frameworks.
  • Complete Microsoft Learn agent development curriculum and certifications.

Skills

Python
C#
Java
APIs
Documentation
AI tools daily
Clear communication
Self-driven learning
PowerShell/Power Fx

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field

Tools

Copilot Studio
Azure AI Foundry
REST APIs
GitHub Copilot

Job description

Victra - Verizon Authorized Retailer in Durham, NC is seeking an AI Engineer I to build, test, and ship AI agents on Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry. This entry-level role emphasizes aptitude and builder instincts, with a named mentor and funded certifications.

You will learn APIs, prompting, orchestration, and testing while owning a scoped agent after launch, documenting every build, and collaborating across teams in a hybrid work setting.

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