Software Engineer I, AI

BDO USA, Llp; Indianapolis (IN); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

BDO USA, LLP is seeking an AI Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain AI-enabled applications including large language model integrations into business workflows. The role requires collaborating with business and IT stakeholders, delivering well-tested solutions, and providing operations support with secure engineering practices.

The engineer contributes to codebases and documentation while evaluating AI tools under guidance from senior engineers to improve user experiences and

Qualifikationen

• Two (2) or more years of experience in application development
• Experience with cloud technologies preferred
• Experience with AI/ML and integrating large language models desired

Aufgaben

• Develops AI-driven applications and integration points
• Researches and evaluates AI technologies for potential implementation
• Designs and maintains documentation for AI systems and processes
• Collaborates with business units to clarify AI solution requirements
• Coordinates technical efforts related to AI systems issues and optimizations
• Builds and maintains documentation for internal and third-party systems

Kenntnisse

Strong verbal and written comms

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under deadline

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Visual Studio / VS Code

Azure DevOps or GitHub

Microsoft SQL Server/Azure SQL

Entity Framework

Azure

Jobbeschreibung

JOB DESCRIPTION

The AI Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains AI-enabled applications with an emphasis on integrating large language models into business workflows. This role partners with business and technology stakeholders to understand requirements, implement well-tested solutions, and support deployed AI services in production. Responsibilities include contributing to codebases, documentation, and operational support processes while following secure engineering practices and established development standards. The position supports experimentation and evaluation of AI tools and frameworks under guidance from senior engineers and helps improve user experiences through automation and AI-assisted capabilities aligned with firm objectives.

Job Summary

The AI Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains AI-enabled applications with an emphasis on integrating large language models into business workflows. This role partners with business and technology stakeholders to understand requirements, implement well-tested solutions, and support deployed AI services in production. Responsibilities include contributing to codebases, documentation, and operational support processes while following secure engineering practices and established development standards. The position supports experimentation and evaluation of AI tools and frameworks under guidance from senior engineers and helps improve user experiences through automation and AI-assisted capabilities aligned with firm objectives.

Job Duties

• Develops AI-driven applications and integration points


• Researches and evaluates AI technologies for potential implementation


• Designs and maintains documentation for AI systems and processes


• Collaborates with business units to clarify AI solution requirements


• Coordinates technical efforts related to AI systems issues and optimizations


• Builds and maintains a variety of internally developed and third-party integrated systems documentation


• Implement AI features, including large language model integrations, prompts, and retrieval workflows under guidance


• Proactively monitors and supports existing applications and automations


• Integrates AI functionalities into existing systems to enhance user experience for defined use cases and scoped deliverables


• Supports AI Engineering & IT professionals on responsibilities and provides guidance regarding effective resolution of issues with oversight from team leads


• Escalates critical issues to management and implements strategies for timely resolution based on runbooks and established escalation paths


• Coordinates and organizes efforts and follow-up from items stemming out of team meetings for assigned action items


• Provides Level IV support on specific applications as needed


• Participates in code reviews as a reviewer and author; remediates findings to ensure quality and security in AI applications


• Monitors and supports existing AI applications and automations by reviewing alerts/dashboards and performing routine checks


• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Education

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School diploma or GED, required


• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, preferred

Experience

• Two (2) or more years of experience in application development, required


• One (1) or more years of experience with cloud technologies, preferred


• Experience with artificial intelligence / machine learning, preferred


• Experience integrating large language models into IT systems, preferred


• Experience troubleshooting application issues using logs, monitoring tools, and debugging techniques, preferred


• Experience with Microsoft development stack (.Net, C#, Azure), preferred

License/Certifications

• Microsoft developer certifications, preferred


• AI or machine learning certifications (Microsoft AI-900, AI-102) certifications, preferred

Software Development Experience with one or more of the following, required:

• Front-end Development (React, AngularJS, .NET MVC, or similar)


• Backend Development (C#, NodeJS)


• Database Server Experience (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL or similar)


• SQL Development Experience (Queries, Functions, Stored Procedures)


• NoSQL Experience (Azure Cosmos DB, MongoDB, or similar)


• Cloud Technologies (Azure)


• Business Intelligence (ADF, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, Power BI, or similar business intelligence technologies)


• Mobile Development Experience (Xamarin, Swift, Objective-C, or similar)


• CI/CD Pipeline experience (i.e., GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, Gitlab Runners, etc.)


• Experience with databases/SQL


• Experience with the following products, preferred:
  
  
  
  • Microsoft Visual Studio / VS Code
  
  
  • Microsoft Azure DevOps or GitHub
  
  
  • Microsoft SQL Server and/or Azure SQL
  
  
  • Microsoft Entity Framework
  
  
  
  

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills


• Capacity to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple complex projects/tasks simultaneously with a focus on details


• Capable of successfully multi-tasking while working independently or within a group environment


• Ability to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals


• Capable of working well under pressure while dealing with unexpected problems in a professional manner


• Capacity to communicate and interact with all levels of employees and management


• Ability to interact and build relationships and consensus among people


• Advanced knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures within the software development industry


• Strong information technology architecture and design skills


• Capacity to consistently produce clean code and adhere to appropriate documentation standards

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $85,000 - $100,000

Maryland Range: $85,000 - $100,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $85,000 - $100,000

About Us

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.

• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

"BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability"