Senior Software Engineer - AI

Kforce has a client in Coppell, TX that is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - AI. Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable .NET/C# applications and services
• Design and implement AI-powered solutions using Microsoft Azure AI services, including Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, Cognitive Services and Microsoft Agent Framework
• Build and deploy intelligent agents that integrate with enterprise systems and workflows
• Apply prompt engineering and context engineering to optimize agent behavior and model outputs
• Integrate retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines to enhance agent knowledge and responsiveness
• Leverage tool use orchestration and action planning to enable agents to interact with external systems and APIs
• Implement memory management strategies for agents (episodic, semantic, and working memory)
• Use state management, goal tracking, and feedback loops to support autonomous decision-making
• Evaluate and verify AI agents using various techniques and tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, data scientists, and DevOps to deliver high-impact solutions
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to best practices in software development and AI integration
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in AI, machine learning, and software engineering
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 9+ years of experience in software development using .NET and C#
• 1+ years of experience developing AI solutions and agents using Microsoft technologies
• Strong understanding of prompt engineering, context engineering, and LLM-based architectures
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud-native development
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and agile methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills