AI Software Developer

Easterseals Southern California transforms lives every day. For over a century, Easterseals has championed inclusion and independence—delivering essential services like early childhood programs, autism services, employment and independent living support to more than 29,000 people each year. Through advocacy and education, we break barriers and create opportunities for the one-in-four Americans with disabilities. 

Responsible for designing and implementing generative AI solutions using Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry to support internal product development. Contributes to the advancement of intelligent automation and AI/ML capabilities across business operations, ensuring scalable, efficient, and compliant solutions. Requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to engineering best practices within an agile development environment.

Hiring Range: $116k - $144k

OVERVIEW OF POSITION: Responsible for designing and implementing generative AI solutions using Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry to support internal product development. Contributes to the advancement of intelligent automation and AI/ML capabilities across business operations, ensuring scalable, efficient, and compliant solutions. Requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to engineering best practices within an agile development environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

• Leads the design, development, and deployment of complex AI/ML models for both prototyping and production environments, ensuring they are efficient and adaptable.
• Drives AI/ML research and innovation by exploring and evaluating new techniques, tools, and frameworks.
• Optimizes model performance with a focus on robustness, scalability, and efficiency.
• Designs intelligent automation solutions using Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Power Automate, and the broader Power Platform to enhance productivity and streamline operations.
• Constructs and maintains robust, end-to-end data pipelines for collecting, processing, and analyzing large-scale datasets.
• Maintains high standards in code and model development through thorough documentation and adherence to engineering best practices.
• Integrates AI agents into existing platforms and systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compatibility and performance.
• Participates in agile methodologies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and milestone reviews to ensure timely delivery and continuous improvement of AI solutions.
• Performs other incidental duties as needed to support team goals and organizational priorities.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in IT demonstrating solid performance in a role working with cross-functional teams (within IT or other business area) on enterprise-level or complex/novel system implementations.
• Minimum 4 years experience in medical technology development.
• Minimum 4 years Software application architecture or database design.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform, with emphasis on Power Automate.
• Experience with Copilot Studio and Copilot Agents.
• Understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Python, Java, C++, or similar.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS for model deployment and data storage.
• Familiarity with Azure Data Fabric, Azure AI foundry.
• Able to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals Southern California (ESSC) and/or program requirements.
• Must pass all drug testing required by ESSC.

Carrying/Lifting: Occasional / 0-30 lbs
Standing: Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day
Sitting: Constant / Up to 8 hours per day
Walking: Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day
Repetitive Motion/Activity: Keyboard
activity, telephone use, writing
Visual Acuity: Ability to view computer monitor and read newsprint
Travel: None
Environmental Exposure: None