AI Prototyping Engineer

Fisher Phillips LLP; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid time off

Holidays

Telehealth

Job summary

Fisher Phillips LLP in Atlanta is seeking an AI Prototyping Engineer to build AI prototypes and proof-of-concept applications that test how AI can improve the firm’s work. You will connect models and data sources, create usable interfaces, and deliver small, testable solutions quickly.

You will collaborate with the TIP Director and Workflow and Automation Specialist to deliver prototypes, design prompts, ensure security, and document results for potential pilots and production readiness.

Qualifications

• Practical software development experience with working applications.
• Hands-on experience with language model APIs or enterprise AI platforms.
• Knowledge of APIs, authentication, databases, version control, debugging, and automated testing.
• Ability to balance speed with scope and to explain technical tradeoffs to nontechnical users.

Responsibilities

• Build functional AI prototypes (assistants, document extraction tools, retrieval experiences).
• Design prompts, structured outputs, and data retrieval from approved sources.
• Use synthetic or approved data and implement access controls and logging.
• Create test sets and evaluations for accuracy, failures, latency, and cost; document changes.
• Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate work and review code.
• Demonstrate working software frequently and refine prototypes based on feedback.
• Maintain version-controlled code and document setup, data flows, and dependencies.

Skills

Software development

LM APIs

APIs & databases

Source control

Debugging & testing

Communication of tradeoffs

Job description

Career Opportunities with Fisher Phillips LLP

(Atlanta, Full-time, Hybrid) - Must reside in the Atlanta area

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking an AI Prototyping Engineer to join our team. In this key role, you will help advance the firm’s AI and innovation initiatives while contributing to the seamless delivery of our services, supporting exceptional client service, and maintaining our commitment to excellence.

Position Summary

The AI Prototyping Engineer builds working applications and technical proofs of concept that test how AI can improve the firm’s work. The engineer connects approved models and data sources, creates usable interfaces, and evaluates whether a concept is reliable enough for a pilot. This role works closely with the TIP Director and Workflow and Automation Specialist to deliver small, testable solutions quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Build functional AI prototypes, including assistants, document extraction tools, knowledge retrieval experiences, and workflow applications using approved platforms.
• Design prompts, structured outputs, and retrieval from approved sources. Build tool-using workflows where appropriate, with defined permissions and human review points.
• Use synthetic or approved sample data for early tests. Implement access controls, secure credential handling, and logging suited to each prototype’s scope.
• Create representative test sets and repeatable evaluations for accuracy, unsupported outputs, failure handling, response time, and cost. Record limitations and changes between versions.
• Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate work while reviewing generated code and testing the behavior that matters to users.
• Demonstrate working software frequently, investigate technical blockers, and refine prototypes in response to user feedback and evaluation results.
• Maintain version-controlled code and reusable components. Document setup, dependencies, data flows, test results, and the work needed for a supported production service.

Requirements

• Practical software development experience and examples of working applications; ability to build a small solution across its interface, logic, and data connections.
• Hands-on experience with language model APIs or enterprise AI platforms, prompt design, structured data, and retrieval from source material.
• Working knowledge of APIs, authentication, databases, source control, debugging, and automated testing.
• Ability to balance speed with clear scope and maintainable code, explain technical tradeoffs, and collaborate with nontechnical users.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with professional services workflows, document processing, enterprise identity systems, cloud environments, and evaluations of AI output.
• Relevant education or equivalent project experience is welcome.

Why Join Us

At Fisher Phillips, we recognize that exceptional talent is the foundation of our success, enabling us to deliver outstanding service to both our internal and external clients. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional yet dynamic environment that leverages cutting-edge technology. Our leadership is committed to fostering your professional growth and providing opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways.

We believe in rewarding talent with more than just a competitive salary. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, generous paid time off, and holidays.

Your well-being is our priority. We offer 24/7 telehealth services, a variety of wellness programs, and additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle. At Fisher Phillips, you’ll find a workplace that values your health, happiness, and continued professional development. To learn more about our firm, visit us at www.fisherphillips.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Relocation costs are not covered. We are only accepting direct applicants; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.