Sr Associate Engineer/ Engineer, IT AI
American AirlinesResponsibilities
- Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, architects, technical leads, developers, and internal customers to define and develop AI solutions.
- Maintain and enhance enterprise services, applications, and platforms using domain-driven design and test-driven development.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex issues and implement solutions.
- Create project specifications, requirements, and estimates.
- Research and implement AI technologies to improve processes, security, and performance.
- Participate in all phases of software development using object-oriented design, analysis, construction, and testing techniques.
- Partner with technical leaders to ensure solutions support long-term enterprise growth.
- Develop scalable AI solutions, including generative AI and Retrieval Augmented Generation applications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, technology, information systems, engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
- At least 1 year of full SDLC experience designing, developing, and implementing large-scale applications in hosted production environments.
- At least 1 year of professional, design, and open-source experience.
- Proficiency in full-stack development and object-oriented design techniques.
- Experience with Java/J2EE, databases and persistence frameworks, cloud-based development, web servers, web services, Spring, AngularJS, build and deployment tools, and DevOps toolchains.
- Proficiency in Retrieval Augmented Generation techniques for generative AI models.
- Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and with continuous integration and continuous deployment practices.
- Preferred qualifications include a relevant master’s degree, 3 years of full SDLC experience, machine learning or optimization model experience, generative AI experience with LLMs such as OpenAI GPT, Google Gemini, or Llama, and airline industry experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and Linux/Unix shell scripting.
Benefits
- Travel benefits for employees, family, and friends across American Airlines’ global network.
- Health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits available on day one, plus virtual doctor visits and flexible spending accounts.
- Wellness programs and support resources.
- 401(k) program available upon hire, with employer contributions available after one year depending on the workgroup.
- Member Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises, and other services.
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About American Airlines
Embark on an adventure with a commitment to service, excellence and humanity. Our team is what powers our airline. We are proudly dedicated to our purpose of caring for people on life’s journey, including connecting our customers to the people and places they love or providing our team members development and leadership opportunities to acquire new skills and explore their potential. With more than 1,300 aircraft in our mainline and regional fleets combined and an extensive route network that touches six continents, we’ve got a place for you to start — or continue — your career. Whether you’re stationed at one of our hundreds of airports, working out of our state-of-the-art headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, or serving customers over the phone from your home office, there are endless opportunities for you to grow and lead at American.