[Remote] AI Agent & Automation Developer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cherry Bekaert is ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and is recognized as a Great Place to Work. They are seeking a talented AI Agent & Automation Developer to design, implement, and deploy intelligent agents that operate autonomously within digital environments, driving innovation and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI agents using LLMs, planning algorithms, and decision-making frameworks
• Develop agent architectures that support autonomy, interactivity, and task completion
• Integrate agents into applications, APIs, or workflows (e.g., chatbots, automation tools)
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and product teams to iterate on agent capabilities
• Optimize agent behavior through feedback loops, reinforcement learning, or user interaction
• Engineer and manage context for agents to ensure they access the right information at the right time. This includes applying methods such as:
• Prompt Engineering – injecting information directly into prompts
• Fine-tuning – training models on additional data to embed knowledge (where applicable)
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) – embedding documents into vector databases and retrieving semantically relevant information
• Tool Use – leveraging sub-agents or deterministic models to locate and add relevant context
• Hybrid Approaches – combining two or more methods to maximize reliability and relevance
• Monitor performance, conduct evaluations, and implement safety and guardrail mechanisms
• Maintain thorough documentation of agent logic, design decisions, and dependencies
• Stay up to date with industry developments and advancements in AI, machine learning, and agent-based technologies
• Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams to integrate AI agents with Microsoft-specific platforms such as Copilot Studio, Azure AI, and Semantic Kernel SDK
• Build and deploy enterprise-grade Copilots using Microsoft’s orchestration tools, enabling seamless interaction across Microsoft 365, Dynamics, and custom business applications

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field
• Proven experience in agent-based systems, or intelligent automation, with a minimum of 2 years in a similar role
• Strong programming skills in Python (or similar) and experience with AI/ML libraries (e.g., LangChain, OpenAI API, Hugging Face, PyTorch)
• Understanding of agent-based modeling, multi-agent systems, or reinforcement learning
• Experience building applications with LLMs or generative AI models
• Familiarity with API development, backend services, and deployment pipelines
• Ability to work independently in experimental and fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with business and technical stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems and make data-driven decisions
• Demonstrated understanding of data quality, integrity, and systems integration

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision care
• Disability and life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement plans
• Paid Care Leave
• Other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection

Company Overview

• Cherry Bekaert is an accounting firm that offers tax, audit, and advisory solutions. It was founded in 1947, and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.cbh.com.

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