Job Title: Lead Gen AI Engineer
Location: Miami Florida
Department: AI & Analytics
Team: Gen AI Solutions
Organization: Royal Caribbean Group
Journey with Us!
Combine your career goals and sense of innovation by joining our incredible team at Royal Caribbean Group We are proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent career development opportunities each offering unique ways to explore the future of AI in travel and hospitality
We are the vacation-industry leader with global brands - including Royal Caribbean International Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises - the most innovative fleet and private destinations and the best people Together we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests
Position Summary
We are seeking a visionary Lead Gen AI Engineer to join our Gen AI Solutions team within the AI & Analytics department This role will lead the development of full-stack Gen AI applications using a modern Azure-based technology stack You will collaborate with business stakeholders data engineers data scientists and product managers to deliver intelligent solutions that enhance operational efficiency and guest experiences
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Architect and develop Gen AI-powered applications using Azure AI Foundry Azure Container Apps Azure AI Search
- and Azure Databricks
- Integrate multi-cloud Gen AI capabilities including AWS Bedrock and Google Vertex AI when necessary Build scalable full-stack solutions using Nextjs Streamlit FastAPI Radix UI Tailwind CSS* and Zustand
- Implement secure authentication and authorization using Azure AD & MSAL Design and optimize data pipelines using Databricks Serverless SQL SQL Server* and Azure Cosmos DB
- Develop intelligent retrieval systems using Azure AI Search
Manage APIs and microservices with Azure APIM and FastAPI
Ensure security observability and cost-efficiency using Azure Monitor Log Analytics Azure Key Vault* and Azure Cost ManagementStay up to date with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning technologies to drive continuous improvement and innovation
Develop and implement best practices for AI model deployment scaling* and monitoringDesign and execute integration strategies for incorporating large language models (LLMs) and CoPilot technologies with existing business platforms
Lead DevOps practices using Azure DevOps for CI/CD and infrastructure automation
Conduct feasibility studies and proof-of-concepts to validate the integration of new tools and technologies
Supervise and mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth
Qualifications Knowledge and Skills
7+ years of experience in software engineering
- with 2+ years in Gen AI or LLM-based application development Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering* or related field
- Proven expertise in full-stack development and Azure cloud services
- Deep understanding of Gen AI architectures including RAG
- Experience with enterprise identity management and secure coding practices
- Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot Studio and multi-cloud Gen AI platforms
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud
- and their integration services Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced* dynamic environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to present solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
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Be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of Gen AI in enterprise applications If you’re ready to innovate collaborate and lead we invite you to apply and join us on this exciting journey
Nearest Major Market: Miami