AI Engineer

SkyWest Airlines is seeking an AI Engineer to design, develop, deploy, and support enterprise AI solutions that translate into measurable business outcomes. In this onsite role in Saint George, UT, you will build and integrate AI-powered applications, agents, APIs, and automation while balancing security, scalability, performance, and business alignment.

What you will do

• Partner with business and technology leaders to identify, assess, and prioritize AI opportunities focused on improving efficiency, productivity, and business results.
• Lead architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise AI solutions using large language models, AI agents, generative AI, machine learning, Microsoft Copilot, and Azure AI services.
• Evaluate business processes and workflows to determine where AI, automation, agents, predictive analytics, or traditional software can deliver the most value.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams to integrate AI capabilities 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.

What you bring

• 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 of experience in software development, systems architecture, cloud architecture, data engineering, or related technology roles.
• Proven experience designing and implementing cloud-based solutions.
• Experience designing, implementing, or supporting Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Copilot, or Large Language Model (LLM) solutions.
• Demonstrated ability 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 LLMs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, and 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.
• Experience developing software using modern languages such as C# (preferred), Python, Java, or similar.
• 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, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate business objectives into technical solutions and present recommendations and architectural designs to technical and executive audiences.
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions, influence stakeholders, and drive technology adoption.

Technologies you will work with

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, relational systems, non-relational systems, databases, data platforms, Azure Foundry.

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 the company’s 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.