Generative AI Engineer (Hybrid)

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?

• 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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Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Details

Compensation Type: Monthly Paid Monthly

Frequency of Pay: Monthly

Minimum Base Pay: 6,930

Maximum Base Pay: 10,400

Potential Annual Pay with Bonus: 90,090 - 135,200

Address: 333 E Lemon St

City: Lakeland

State: Florida

Zip Code: 33801-5006