Artificial Intelligence Engineer I

Insperity; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Insperity in Houston, TX is seeking an Artificial Intelligence Engineer I to contribute to production-grade AI systems under close guidance. You will apply foundational software engineering, data management, and AI skills to build components of AI-powered applications and automated workflows.

You will focus on SQL and data management, learn enterprise AI standards, and develop production software practices while collaborating with teammates to deliver reliable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 0–2 years in software/data/AI-related development.
• Proficiency in SQL and data management with structured datasets.
• Proficiency in Python for development, scripting, and API integration.
• Introductory experience with generative AI applications and prompts.
• Familiarity with Git and modern development practices.
• Willingness to learn LangChain/LangGraph or similar tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement well-defined AI components, including LLM-based features, under guidance.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts, APIs, and services for AI workflows.
• Write and optimize SQL queries and data transformations for AI systems.
• Support retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) tasks like document ingestion and indexing.
• Assist with evaluation datasets and basic model evaluation procedures.
• Follow testing, documentation, security, and deployment practices for production readiness.
• Identify data issues or model risks and escalate as needed.

Skills

SQL

Python

Generative AI

Git

LangChain

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field

Tools

LangChain

LlamaIndex

Semantic Kernel

Job description

Insperity provides the most comprehensive suite of scalable HR solutions available in the marketplace with an optimal blend of premium HR service and technology. With more than 90 locations throughout the U.S., Insperity is currently making a difference for thousands of businesses and communities nationwide.

Behind our success is the unshakeable belief in the value of our people. We value diversity, inclusivity and a sense of belonging. We celebrate work and life events, and we partner with our clients and communities to make great things happen.

We’ve earned recognition time and again as a top place to work—named among the best by respected organizations like Glassdoor and U.S. News & World Report. We’re also proud to be recognized for one of the country’s Top 50 Midsize Early Talent Programs through RippleMatch’s Campus Forward Awards. There’s never been a better time to be part of Insperity, and our best work is still ahead. Learn more at Insperity.com.

Why Insperity?

Flexibility:

Over 80% of Insperity’s jobs have flexibility. We want your time to have balance, whether it’s spent with coworkers, clients, family or your community.

Career Growth:

Insperity provides many ways to grow with the company. We offer continuous learning programs, mentorship opportunities and ongoing training.

Well-Being:

Our total rewards package includes generous paid time off, top-tier medical, dental and vision benefits, health & wellness support, paid volunteer hours and much more. We take care of our people so that you can do your best work.

We are seeking an Artificial Intelligence Engineer I to join our team

Summary

This position is responsible for contributing to the design, delivery, and support of production-grade artificial intelligence systems under close guidance. This role applies foundational software engineering, data management, and generative AI skills to implement well-defined components of AI-powered applications and automated workflows. The Artificial Intelligence Engineer I focuses on building strong SQL and data management capabilities, learning enterprise AI standards, and developing proficiency in production software practices.

Responsibilities

• Implements well-defined components of AI solutions, including LLM-based application features and supporting services, under guidance.
• Develops and maintains Python-based scripts, APIs, and services that support AI workflows and integrations.
• Writes, optimizes, and validates SQL queries and data transformations used by AI systems; supports data quality checks and basic troubleshooting.
• Assists with retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) components such as document ingestion, indexing, retrieval configuration, and prompt assembly.
• Supports creation of evaluation datasets and execution of basic evaluation procedures to measure model outputs and system quality.
• Follows established testing, documentation, security, and deployment practices to ensure production readiness for assigned work.
• Identifies data issues, model failure modes, or operational risks and escalates concerns appropriately.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent demonstrated practical experience.
• Zero to two (0-2) years or equivalent demonstrated experience in software engineering, data engineering, analytics engineering, or AI‑related development.
• Proficiency in SQL and foundational data management skills, including data validation, data quality awareness, and working with structured datasets (core requirement).
• Proficiency in Python for application development, scripting, and basic API integration.
• Introductory experience with generative AI application development, including prompt‑based workflows and model‑assisted features.
• Familiarity with Git and modern development practices (branching, code review, and issue tracking).
• Exposure to LLM tooling such as LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, or similar is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to communicate clearly, ask good questions, and incorporate feedback through iterative development.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbent will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by the supervisor.

At Insperity, we celebrate the diversity of our employees and our leadership. Insperity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.