AI Prompt Engineer

CDIT LLC is seeking a highly
creative, technically proficient, and detail-oriented AI Prompt Engineer to
join a growing AI team supporting a federal border security mission. This role
is responsible for designing, testing, and optimizing prompts for Large
Language Models (LLMs) to produce high-quality, reliable outputs across a range
of mission use cases — translating complex requirements into effective AI
interactions, within an Agile delivery environment.

Responsibilities

• Prompt Design & Optimization — Develop,
refine, and iterate on prompts for generative AI models (LLMs) to elicit
desired behaviors and outputs.

• Iterative Testing & Analysis — Conduct
structured testing to compare prompt variations and drive continuous
improvement.

• Collaboration — Work closely with
cross-functional teams to integrate prompts that streamline manual processes.

• Fine-Tuning & RAG Support — Provide input on
model fine-tuning and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) strategies.

• Problem Solving — Debug unexpected model
behaviors, identifying root causes in prompt structure or data context.

## Required
Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass
a federal background investigation (criminal, drug use, and misconduct checks).

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software
Engineering, IT, or related field (equivalent experience considered)

• 0–3 years of professional software development
experience or relevant academic project work

• 1+ year of hands-on experience with LLMs (e.g., OpenAI
GPT series, Llama, Gemini)

• Proficiency in at least one programming language
(Python, JavaScript/TypeScript)

• Familiarity with prompt engineering techniques
(few-shot, chain-of-thought, structured outputs, function calling)

## Desired
Qualifications

• Strong, data-driven problem-solving skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Exposure to RAG concepts, embeddings, and vector
databases

• Understanding of AI safety considerations (prompt
injection, bias, data privacy)

• Exposure to Agile/Scrum environments

CDIT LLC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. This position supports a federal government client and requires the
ability to obtain and maintain a background investigation as a condition of
employment.