AI Prompt Engineer for Mission-Critical AI

CACI; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a forward-thinking AI Prompt Engineer to join a dynamic team delivering innovative AI solutions for CBP. You will design, test, and optimize prompts for large language models, collaborate with multiple groups to integrate prompts into workflows, and stay at the forefront of generative AI advancements.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, experimentation, and a focus on delivering measurable value to mission users in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
• 1+ years of software development experience, internships, or relevant academic project work.
• 1+ year of hands-on experience working with Large Language Models (e.g., OpenAI GPT series, Llama, Gemini) or other generative AI models.
• Experience with at least one programming language (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript).
• Familiarity with prompt engineering techniques (few-shot, chain-of-thought, structured outputs, function calling).

Responsibilities

• Prompt Design & Optimization: Develop, refine, and iterate on prompts for various generative AI models to elicit desired behaviors, responses, and outputs.
• Iterative Testing & Analysis: Conduct testing to compare prompt variations and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaboration: Work with multiple groups to integrate prompts to streamline manual processes.
• Research & Development: Stay abreast of latest advancements in LLMs, generative AI, and prompt engineering techniques.
• Fine-tuning & RAG Support: Contribute to strategies for model fine-tuning and Retrieval Augmented Generation to improve accuracy.
• Problem Solving: Debug unexpected model behaviors, identify root causes within prompt structure, model limitations, or data context.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

LLMs

Prompt design

Software development

RAG (vector databases)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GPT series

Llama

Gemini

Vector databases

Job description

CACI is seeking a forward-thinking AI Prompt Engineer to join a dynamic team delivering innovative AI solutions for CBP. You will design, test, and optimize prompts for large language models, collaborate with multiple groups to integrate prompts into workflows, and stay at the forefront of generative AI advancements.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, experimentation, and a focus on delivering measurable value to mission users in a fast-paced, evolving environment.