Lead Agentic AI Engineer

  •  Reference Number: 413150
  •  Posted: 09/29/2026
  •  Job Type: Contract

Our client, Consumer Intelligent Automation & AI is seeking a Software Engineer 4 - Contingent to join their team. As a Software Engineer 4 - Contingent, you will be part of the Agentic Engineering group supporting enterprise-grade AI products. The ideal candidate will have a strong drive to build agentic automated applications, hands-on experience designing and deploying Generative AI solutions, and the ability to collaborate in a fast-moving engineering pod to deliver secure, scalable outcomes.

Job Title:Software Engineer 4 - Contingent

Location:Charlotte, NC or Irving, TX

Pay Range: 65-70/hr

What's the Job?

  • Discover, design, develop, test, and deploy sophisticated agentic automation applications that support consumer lending across the organization.
  • Lead moderately complex initiatives within an engineering pod, translating architectural designs into robust, scalable, and secure software.
  • Build and integrate Generative AI capabilities using enterprise APIs, LLMs, agent frameworks, and related technologies.
  • Implement AI engineering patterns such as prompt engineering, retrieval augmented generation (RAG), fine-tuning, and agentic design patterns.
  • Troubleshoot complex application and model-related issues while contributing to continuous improvement of AI systems.

What's Needed?

  • 4+ years of software engineering experience (or equivalent through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education).
  • 2+ years of experience working with Generative AI, large language models, or foundation models.
  • 2+ years of experience with either GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.
  • 2+ years of experience with Python and 2+ years of REST API development and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • 2+ years of experience using Git for source code version control, including branching, pull requests, and collaborative development workflows.

What's in it for me?

  • Work on advanced, enterprise-grade AI products with real impact on millions of customers.
  • Join a high-value, high-growth team with a startup-like feel where you can contribute without excessive hand holding.
  • Collaborate in a dedicated engineering pod and partner with technical leaders to deliver measurable outcomes.
  • Build agentic automation that helps scale AI across consumer technology.
  • Opportunity to lead and mentor while strengthening your AI engineering and software delivery skills.

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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