AI Engineer

SkyWest Airlines is seeking an AI Engineer onsite in Saint George, UT to design, build, deploy, and support enterprise AI capabilities that map to measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business and technology leaders to identify, evaluate, and prioritize AI use cases tied to improved efficiency, productivity, and business results
• Own end-to-end architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise AI solutions leveraging large language models, AI agents, generative AI, and machine learning using Microsoft Copilot and Azure AI services
• Review business processes and workflows to determine where AI, automation, agents, predictive analytics, or traditional software provide the most value
• Collaborate with software engineering teams to embed AI features into existing applications, APIs, mobile solutions, and business systems
• Design and oversee RAG solutions, intelligent search platforms, and AI-powered assistants using enterprise data sources

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
• Consideration of an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 3+ years experience in software development, systems architecture, cloud architecture, data engineering, or related technology roles
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing cloud-based solutions
• Experience designing, implementing, or supporting Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Copilot, and/or Large Language Model (LLM) solutions
• Proven track record leading technical projects and providing architectural guidance across cross-functional teams
• Experience with one or more major cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure
• Experience with AI and generative AI technologies, including:
  • Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
  • AI Agents
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Vector Databases
• Experience integrating enterprise applications using APIs, web services, and cloud services
• Experience with databases and data platforms, including relational and non-relational systems
• Software development experience using modern languages such as C# (preferred), Python, Java, or similar technologies
• Understanding of cybersecurity, identity management, data protection, privacy, and compliance requirements
• Experience building solutions using Microsoft Copilot and Azure Foundry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to translate business objectives into technical solutions
• Ability to present recommendations and architectural designs to both technical and executive audiences
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions, influence stakeholders, and drive technology adoption

Technology Focus

• Microsoft Azure
• Large language models, AI agents, generative AI, machine learning
• Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI services
• RAG solutions, intelligent search platforms, enterprise data sources
• Predictive analytics
• APIs, web services, cloud services, mobile solutions
• Vector databases
• Prompt Engineering
• C#, Python, Java
• Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Large Language Model (LLM)
• Microsoft Copilot and Azure Foundry
• Relational systems, non-relational systems, databases, data platforms

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Performance Rewards and Profit Sharing
• Health care (medical, dental, and vision)
• Discounted worldwide flight benefits and free on available open seating for you and your family with four of our major airlines (Delta, United, Alaska, and American)

Physical and Other Requirements

• Sitting in front of a computer for extended periods of time
• This is not a Department of Transportation safety-sensitive position