Senior AI Engineer

Capgemini Engineering; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Other benefits

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering is seeking a hands-on AI Engineer to enhance and optimize an AI platform built on Claude Sonnet and MCP. The role focuses on improving AI agents, MCP tools, integrations, and performance, with on-site work in Atlanta, GA.

You will develop MCP servers, improve prompt engineering, and build RAG solutions, while ensuring security and scalable deployments across enterprise systems and APIs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with Python and/or TypeScript/Node.js.
• Hands-on experience building LLM/Generative AI applications.
• Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, or similar frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain MCP-based AI applications and agents.
• Develop and improve MCP servers, tools, and integrations.
• Integrate AI solutions with enterprise systems, APIs, databases, and knowledge repositories.
• Improve prompt engineering, context management, and response accuracy.
• Build and optimize RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) solutions.
• Implement monitoring, logging, security controls, and performance improvements.
• Troubleshoot AI agent behavior, tool execution, and platform issues.
• Support deployment, testing, and continuous enhancement of AI capabilities.

Skills

Python

TypeScript/Node.js

LLM/Generative AI

LangChain

LangGraph

Semantic Kernel

MCP (Model Context Protocol)

AI agents

APIs & databases

RAG

AI observability

Prompt optimization

Claude/OpenAI

Tools

MCP servers

APIs

Vector databases

Embeddings

Job description

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Location

This role is fully onsite in Atlanta, GA

About the job you're considering

We are seeking a hands-on AI Engineer to enhance and optimize our existing AI platform built on Claude Sonnet and Model Context Protocol (MCP). The role focuses on improving AI agents, MCP tools, enterprise integrations, response quality, performance, security, and scalability.

Your role

• Enhance and maintain MCP-based AI applications and agents.
• Develop and improve MCP servers, tools, and integrations.
• Integrate AI solutions with enterprise systems, APIs, databases, and knowledge repositories.
• Improve prompt engineering, context management, and response accuracy.
• Build and optimize RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) solutions.
• Implement monitoring, logging, security controls, and performance improvements.
• Troubleshoot AI agent behavior, tool execution, and platform issues.
• Support deployment, testing, and continuous enhancement of AI capabilities.

Your skills and experience

• 5+ years of software development experience with Python and/or TypeScript/Node.js.
• Hands-on experience building LLM/Generative AI applications.
• Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, or similar frameworks.
• Experience with AI observability, evaluation frameworks, and prompt optimization.
• Strong understanding of MCP (Model Context Protocol), AI agents, and tool calling.
• Experience with Claude, OpenAI, or similar LLM platforms.
• Experience integrating APIs, databases, and enterprise applications.
• Knowledge of RAG, vector databases, embeddings, and prompt engineering.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Good to have skills

• Knowledge of security, authentication, and access control for AI applications.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $73,150 to $174,000

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees.

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.