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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Engineer - **Company:** Ryan, LLC. - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** LangGraph Framework, Clean Code Principles, .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Data Stores, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Middleware, High-Level Architecture, Interoperability, Microsoft Software, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Redis, OpenAI, Cloud Services, Secure Coding, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Software Organization, Enterprise Software Applications, ReactJS, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Models, Agentic-AI, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, CrewAI, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, Docker - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://ryan.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/RyanCareers/job/Dallas/AI-Engineer_R0020633-1 ## About the Role You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to architectural discussions, and ensure that AI solutions align with user needs, business goals, safety expectations, and performance constraints. This role demands hands-on engineering capabilities, a high degree of ownership, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team., Technical Strength * Deep understanding of core programming concepts, system design principles, and application performance optimization * Hands-on experience building agentic systems with LLMs (tool-use, orchestration, multi-step flows, verification/validation patterns) and MCPs. * Proficient in one or more agentic frameworks (LangChain/LangGraph, OpenAI Agents SDK, Microsoft Semantic Kernel, Microsoft AutoGen, CrewAI, etc.) * Proficient in writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code across at least one modern full stack * Experience using frameworks in .NET ecosystem with ReactJS is a plus * Ability to debug complex issues and propose effective solutions with minimal guidance Solution Ownership * Demonstrates end-to-end ownership of features or components from design to deployment * Proactively anticipates risks, raises concerns early, and takes accountability for resolving them * Capable of breaking down complex problems into actionable technical work * Review code to ensure correct functionality, potential holistic solutions, identify unexpected side effects, and conforming to documented standards, * 6-9 years of software engineering experience, with a strong track record of building production-grade systems * Demonstrated experience shipping AI/LLM-powered features (agents/agentic-frameworks, RAG, tool-calling, workflow automation) into real user workflows. * Proficiency in at least one modern full-stack, data-stores (SQL/NoSQL), Redis, Containerization, Kubernetes, Azure Cloud-Native Services * Strong understanding of data structures, design patterns, and system integration techniques * Hands-on experience with CI/CD, containers (Docker), and cloud services (AWS/Azure) * Demonstrated ability to design, test, and debug complex systems in a collaborative setting * Attention to details and ability to work with a large codebase * A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Able to document and present technical concepts clearly * Awareness when progress has stalled and a willingness to ask for help or confirmation. Certificates and Licenses: Valid driver's license required. ## Description As a Senior Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and delivery of robust, scalable, and secure AI-driven software systems. You'll be expected to own complex components, lead critical feature implementation, and drive engineering best practices within your squad. This role bridges the execution gap between high-level design and detailed implementation, with active participation in solutioning, system integration, evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives., Software Design and Development * Translate business needs into agentic workflows and production-ready full-stack components (APIs, services, UIs). * Design and document functional and technical specifications for mid-to-large components. * Implement agent orchestration, tool-use, and integrations with strong focus on correctness, safety, and reliability. * Implement and review high-quality code using modern software development practices. * Conduct design and code reviews with an emphasis on performance, scalability, and maintainability. Applications Integration & Middleware * Integrate enterprise applications and services using APIs and middleware solutions. * Conduct feasibility assessments and support application interoperability testing. * Troubleshoot integration issues and support optimization of connected systems. Cloud, DevOps & Configuration * Develop and participate in deploying software in Azure cloud environments. * Configure platform-specific deployment scripts and troubleshoot build-release issues. * Participate in infrastructure-as-code practices and cloud performance tuning. Testing & Automation * Define evaluation strategies for agent behavior: golden datasets, regression suites, scenario coverage, and reliability checks. * Instrument and monitor agent behavior (tool-call traces, latency/cost metrics, failure modes) and drive iterative improvements. * Design and execute complex unit, integration, and automated test cases. * Analyze and resolve test failures, propose code fixes, and contribute to automation frameworks. * Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams to drive CI/CD pipeline enhancements. Architecture Support * Assist in translating high-level architecture into low-level designs. * Develop and maintain design artifacts under the guidance of architects and staff engineers. * Understand existing system architecture and communicate trade-offs during design sessions. 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