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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Engineer - **Company:** Womble Bond Dickinson LLP - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $90,500.0 - $122,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Databases, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Document Management Systems, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Scrum Methodology, Release Management, OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot, Azure Machine Learning, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Backend, Agentic-AI, Git, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Claude, Software Version Control, Programming Languages - **Published:** October 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5909579197 ## About the Role * A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, is required. * Hands-on experience with large language model APIs and agent frameworks, including prompt design, retrieval-augmented generation, tool use, and evaluation, is required. * Experience with process mapping, workflow documentation, and process measurement is preferred. * Experience in a law firm or professional services environment, including familiarity with document management systems, is helpful but not required. * One or more years of professional experience in AI engineering, software engineering, machine learning, data engineering, or a related technical discipline. This should include designing, building, and deploying applications or agents built on large language models. * Hands-on experience building and deploying software or AI-powered solutions. * Experience working with one or more modern AI/ML platforms, APIs, or large language models. * Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C#, or similar. * Understanding of software development principles, APIs, databases, version control, testing, and deployment. * Ability to take a problem or requirement and develop a practical technical solution. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving environment where requirements may evolve. * Document work clearly enough that another engineer can reproduce, maintain, or audit it. * Handle confidential client and firm information with discretion and in accordance with firm policy. * Communicate clearly in writing and in presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Exercise sound judgment and work independently with minimal supervision in a remote setting. * Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, professional staff, and technology teams. ## Description AI Solutions * Design, develop, test, and maintain AI-powered applications, agents, and automation solutions. * Build custom AI solutions, including process automation, workflow, and cost-reduction use cases, from requirements through to deployment. * Develop AI-enabled applications, APIs, and backend services, and integrate them with existing firm systems and data sources. * Evaluate business requirements and recommend an appropriate technical and AI approach, including platform selection. * Build and integrate solutions using AI and cloud platforms such as OpenAI, Claude, Azure AI Foundry, and Microsoft Copilot. * Implement testing, monitoring, and error handling across applications and AI systems to support reliable production operations. * Design and run evaluations of model and agent outputs, including accuracy, quality, and safety testing, and implement guardrails and human review controls appropriate to each use case. * Apply the firm's AI governance, security, data governance, and confidentiality standards when handling sensitive firm and client data. * Document solutions, architecture, and design decisions to ensure maintainability and reuse. * Participate in sprint planning, architectural discussions, and code reviews, and use Git and Azure DevOps for version control and release management. * Collaborate with attorneys, department leaders, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, and explain technical decisions and AI behavior to non-technical audiences. * Extend solutions to large enterprise clients, partnering with a project manager or engagement manager on client-facing delivery. * Contribute to the team's capability through cross-training and knowledge sharing, and grow over time into more forward-deployed, client-facing engineering work. Business Process Automation * Analyze department and firm-wide information workflows to identify manual, repetitive, or high-volume steps suitable for automation. * Design, build, and maintain automations using the firm's workflow and integration tooling, including intake routing, assignment, notification, alerting, delivery, and reporting flows. * Document process logic, exception handling, and human review points for every automation placed into production. * Test automations before deployment, monitor them in production, and remediate failures promptly. * Measure volume, cycle time, and rework before and after automation, and report results to the department. * Partner with Practice Systems, Information Technology, Womble AI Labs, and platform vendors on integrations across information platforms and practice-specific applications.