Senior Engineer - AI and Agentic Operations

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for an AI/ML Engineer specializing in Agentic Operations to join our Data & Analytics team. As the founding AI engineer you will architect and implement LLM-based automation systems for our data center energy management platform. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in generative AI, multi-agent systems, and advanced prompt engineering. They will work closely with product management and engineering teams to build intelligent workflows that automate complex operational procedures. This position will be based remotely and requires someone who can translate cutting-edge AI capabilities into production-ready solutions for critical infrastructure management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Design and implement multi-agent LLM workflows using Azure AI Foundry for automated SOP execution and intelligent decision-making

- Develop sophisticated prompt engineering strategies and chains for complex reasoning tasks in power management scenarios

- Build and optimize RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines integrating operational documentation, historical telemetry, and real-time data

- Implement AI tool use patterns and function calling for LLMs to interact with SCADA systems, APIs, and operational databases

- Create Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations to enable LLMs to access and manipulate infrastructure configuration safely

- Develop evaluation frameworks and guardrails for AI agents operating in critical infrastructure environments

- Collaborate with the Technical PM to translate operational requirements into agentic system architectures

- Establish best practices for prompt versioning, testing, and deployment in production environments

- Build demonstration prototypes and proof-of-concepts for advanced agentic capabilities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related field, or equivalent experience

- 8+ years of software engineering experience with 5+ years focused on AI/ML systems

- Extensive hands-on experience with LLMs (GPT-4, Claude, Llama, etc.) and prompt engineering techniques

- Proven experience building production RAG systems including vector databases, embedding strategies, and retrieval optimization

- Deep understanding of AI tool use, function calling, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) implementations

- Proficiency in Python and AI/ML frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, or similar)

- Experience with multi-agent architectures and agent orchestration patterns

- Strong understanding of AI safety, hallucination mitigation, and reliability engineering for AI systems

- Demonstrated ability to work independently and establish technical direction as a founding team member

- Travel may be required up to 15%, depending on business needs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Solar Industry experience (Renewable)

- Experience with Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI Service, or Microsoft Semantic Kernel

- Knowledge of industrial automation, SCADA systems, or critical infrastructure operations

- Familiarity with time-series data, telemetry processing, and real-time systems

- Experience with knowledge graphs and semantic reasoning systems

- Understanding of formal verification or safety-critical systems

- Contributions to open-source AI/ML projects or research publications

- Experience with observability and monitoring for LLM applications

- Knowledge of regulatory compliance for AI systems in critical infrastructure

Hanwha Q CELLS Technologies, Inc. a subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS, one of the world´s largest and most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers for its high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) Talheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ) and Santa Clara, CA, USA (HW and SW Product Development HQ). Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa, and the Middle East, the company provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, government, and residential markets. Hanwha Q CELLS is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm and a Top 7 business enterprise in South Korea.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

Standing

20% of time

Sitting

70% of time

Walking

10% of time

Strength

Pulling

up to 10 Pounds

Pushing

up to 10 Pounds

Carrying

up to 10 Pounds

Lifting

up to 10 Pounds

Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Typing

F

Handling

F

Reaching

F

Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Turning

F

Twisting

F

Bending

O

Crouching

O

Balancing

N

Climbing

N

Crawling

N

Kneeling

N

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

- This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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