Generative AI Engineer (Hybrid)
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Summary
Publix is hiring a Generative AI Engineer (hybrid in Lakeland, FL) to design, build, and maintain scalable AI platforms on Azure — integrating LLMs with custom data via RAG/function calling, prototyping multi-agent systems, and tracking KPIs. Core stack: .NET/C#, Azure (App Services, OpenAI, AI Foundry), and orchestration frameworks like Semantic Kernel or LangChain.
Publix Super Markets, Inc., the largest employee-owned company in the U.S., is driven by a dynamic technology team of 2,300+ professionals delivering innovative solutions to 1,400+ stores and 260,000+ associates across 8 states.
From IT security and platform engineering to architecture, software development, and infrastructure, we offer career opportunities at every level - internships through technical leadership.
Join a company consistently ranked among Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” and help us build more than great subs - build the future of technology at Publix.
Join our Data and AI team as a Generative AI Engineer! In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain scalable AI solutions and frameworks. Your expertise will drive innovative solutions for complex challenges, leveraging cutting-edge generative AI technologies to create transformative business impacts.
Location: Hybrid (Lakeland, FL): To support our hybrid work model, candidates must reside, or be willing to relocate, within a commutable distance of Lakeland, FL.
Work Model: Enjoy the best of both worlds - collaborate in person and innovate remotely.
Interview Process: Candidates selected to advance in the interview process will be required to participate in at least one onsite interview at our Lakeland, FL campus.
Why Join Us?
Your Impact
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From IT security and platform engineering to architecture, software development, and infrastructure, we offer career opportunities at every level - internships through technical leadership.
Join a company consistently ranked among Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” and help us build more than great subs - build the future of technology at Publix.
Join our Data and AI team as a Generative AI Engineer! In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain scalable AI solutions and frameworks. Your expertise will drive innovative solutions for complex challenges, leveraging cutting-edge generative AI technologies to create transformative business impacts.
Location: Hybrid (Lakeland, FL): To support our hybrid work model, candidates must reside, or be willing to relocate, within a commutable distance of Lakeland, FL.
Work Model: Enjoy the best of both worlds - collaborate in person and innovate remotely.
Interview Process: Candidates selected to advance in the interview process will be required to participate in at least one onsite interview at our Lakeland, FL campus.
Why Join Us?
- Hybrid Flexibility: Work remotely when you need focus time and join us onsite for high-impact collaboration and brainstorming sessions.
- Operational Efficiency: Ensure technology solutions support efficient workflows and enable automation to improve operational effectiveness.
- Cutting-Edge AI Projects: Drive innovation in AI platforms, integrating advanced tools and frameworks to solve complex business challenges.
- Empowered Culture: We value autonomy, creativity, and continuous learning—your ideas shape the future of technology in our organization.
Your Impact
- Own the development and enhancement of AI platforms by integrating knowledge bases, tools, and innovative features to address evolving business needs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, align on priorities, and deliver impactful and user-friendly AI solutions.
- Research and implement advancements in AI technologies to drive innovation, enhance functionality, and maintain a competitive edge.
- Prototype and test advanced AI solutions, including multi-agent systems, to solve complex business challenges effectively.
- Be responsible for defining and tracking KPIs and creating reports to demonstrate the value and impact of AI initiatives.
- Lead efforts to integrate external systems and tools into AI platforms while ensuring seamless compatibility and optimal user experience.
- Establish processes to gather user feedback and continuously improve AI tools and solutions based on input.
- Ensure all AI solutions adhere to data privacy, security, and ethical standards while maintaining high performance and reliability.
- Drive innovation by exploring emerging technologies and identifying opportunities to future-proof AI systems and processes.
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- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other analytical discipline or equivalent experience.
- 1+ years of software engineering experience.
- 1+ years of experience with designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-level applications.
- 2+ years of experience with .NET and C# development.
- 1+ years of experience with TFS/Git code management, DevOps Integration, DevOps Pipelines, or other CI/CD tools.
- 3+ years of experience with .NET and C# development
- 3+ years of experience with Front End Development using frameworks like React.js or Angular.js.
- 1+ years of experience with Azure services like Azure Function Apps, Azure App Services, Azure Static Web App.
- Experience using Azure AI Services such as Azure AI Foundry, Azure Open AI, Azure Document Intelligence.
- Experience implementing Gen AI applications using RAG or Function Calling to connect LLMs to custom data sources.
- Experience using AI Orchestration frameworks such as Semantic Kernel or LangChain or Microsoft Agent Framework.
- Experience working in an Agile environment.
- Experience building highly scalable systems and performance tuning them.