Engineering Lead – AI & Emerging Technology

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New York / $110 - $130 hour

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$110 - $130

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New York

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Contract

Engineering Lead - AI & Emerging Technology

Contract Opportunity | 6-Month Engagement | 40 Hours/Week

Location: Hyrbid (NYC Office)
Duration: 6 Months
Utilization: 40 Hours per Week
Rate: $110-$130/hr - W2

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to drive the technical direction and delivery of an innovative AI-focused initiative. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a strong combination of technical expertise, engineering judgment, and rapid prototyping capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have experience building and deploying AI-powered solutions, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to transform emerging concepts into functional prototypes and interactive experiences. This role requires someone who enjoys experimenting with cutting-edge technologies while maintaining a practical approach to execution and delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical strategy and engineering execution for an AI and emerging technology initiative.
  • Design and develop rapid prototypes utilizing technologies such as Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, Power Platform, and comparable AI development ecosystems.
  • Build, test, and optimize AI agents, prompt frameworks, and agent-driven workflows.
  • Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions that connect AI applications to enterprise data sources.
  • Develop integrations between AI applications, APIs, workflows, and third-party systems.
  • Create interactive prototypes, simulations, proof-of-concepts, and user experiences that demonstrate business value.
  • Collaborate with product, design, strategy, and business stakeholders to evaluate technical feasibility and delivery approaches.
  • Make sound architectural decisions balancing speed, scalability, maintainability, and innovation.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship while remaining actively involved in hands-on development.
  • Rapidly iterate solutions based on testing, stakeholder feedback, and evolving requirements.

Required Qualifications

AI & Microsoft Technology Stack

  • Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio
  • Azure AI Services
  • Azure OpenAI
  • Microsoft Power Platform
  • Comparable enterprise AI development platforms and tooling

AI Engineering & Application Development

  • Prompt engineering and prompt design
  • AI agent architecture and development
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
  • LLM-based application development
  • Workflow automation
  • API development and integration
  • Connecting AI applications with enterprise systems and data sources

Product Development & Prototyping

  • Developing proof-of-concepts and functional prototypes under tight timelines
  • Converting ambiguous concepts into tangible technical solutions
  • Building interactive applications, simulations, or digital experiences
  • Thriving in fast-paced environments with evolving requirements and priorities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with agent orchestration platforms and multi-agent architectures.
  • Background in consulting, innovation labs, venture studios, product development organizations, or similar environments focused on rapid experimentation and iterative delivery.
  • Experience evaluating emerging technologies and applying them to real-world business challenges.

Desired Attributes

We're looking for someone who is:

  • Hands-On: Actively engaged in architecture, development, and problem-solving.
  • Innovative: Passionate about exploring emerging AI technologies and experimentation.
  • Business-Oriented: Understands how technical solutions drive business outcomes.
  • Pragmatic: Knows when to engineer for scale versus when to optimize for speed.
  • Collaborative: Effective working across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Adaptable: Comfortable operating in environments with evolving requirements.
  • Technical Leader: Able to provide guidance, influence decisions, and build stakeholder confidence

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