AI Prototyping Engineer

Fisher Phillips, LLP; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Phillips, LLP in Atlanta is seeking an AI Prototyping Engineer to join our team. You will build AI prototypes and proofs of concept, connecting models and data sources to deliver practical pilots that support the firm’s services.

Working with the TIP Director and Workflow and Automation Specialist, you will design prompts, test outputs, and ensure secure, scalable solutions while maintaining clear documentation and versioned code for production use.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Build working 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.

Skills

Software development

Language model APIs

Prompt design

APIs

Authentication

Databases

Source control

Debugging

Automated testing

Collaboration with nontechnical users

Education

Relevant education or equivalent project experience

Job description

Fisher Phillips is a place where your ideas matter, your initiative is valued, and your work directly supports the success of employers navigating complex workplace challenges every day.

Our firm is building for the future: strengthening systems, investing in technology, and refining how we deliver exceptional client service. Professional staff here don’t just maintain processes – they help design better ones. If you’re forward-thinking, solutions-oriented, and eager to make a meaningful impact, you’ll find ample opportunity to shape how we work and how we grow.

(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.

Professional development is an integral part of how we operate. As our firm grows, so do the opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and build a career with long‑term potential. You’ll work alongside talented colleagues in a dynamic environment that values practical thinking, innovation, and continuous improvement. We encourage new ideas and empower our professionals to help move the needle.

Because professional growth should be continuous, we offer:

Learning and Development at Every Stage

12 Months of Learning

A program providing staff with monthly access to curated courses and resources designed to strengthen skills, broaden knowledge, and support long‑term career development.

For managers and emerging leaders, this ongoing program offers interactive workshops, tools, and practical guidance to strengthen leadership capabilities, support teams effectively, and make people-centered decisions.

Benefits that Support Your Whole Life

Interview Process

If you are selected for hire, a member of our recruiting team or the hiring manager will contact you to discuss next steps, followed by a written offer of employment confirming the details of the opportunity. Offer timing may vary based on business needs, office location, and role. All offers are contingent upon completion of the required pre‑employment conflict and background check.

Fisher Phillips Values

Our shared principles guide how we think, collaborate, and deliver, anchoring every decision in what’s right for our clients and each other.