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Holland & Knight LLP · 3 days ago

IT AI Innovation Engineer (Hybrid)

Brandon, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

Holland & Knight LLP is a firm dedicated to achieving high standards of performance and success. They are seeking an IT AI Innovation Engineer to design, build, and maintain software systems leveraging AI technology to enhance their legal practice and operational efficiency.

Law Practice

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop AI-Oriented Workflows: Build advanced AI workflows such as retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines, prompt chaining, contract automation, and interactive Q&A assistants for attorneys and legal support teams

Full-Stack Engineering: Develop front-end systems using modern and scalable frameworks (React, TypeScript, Vue) back-end systems with Python or Node.js, and integration with internal and third-party systems

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Cloud Architects, IT Security, UI/UX Designers, Application Developers, and Data Governance teams to ensure compliance, scalability, and reliability

Iterative Prototyping with Stakeholders: Rapidly build prototype solutions, engage legal users in feedback cycles, and refine tools to deliver high utility and usability

Software Lifecycle Management: Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Action workflows, ensuring adherence to firm SDLC and data governance guidelines while fostering collaboration between teams

Evaluation and Innovation: Evaluate third-party AI tools and vendor offerings through hands-on testing, code-based validation, and performance benchmarking. Strive to deliver tailored, maintainable engineering solutions that align tightly with the firm’s unique legal needs

Security Focus: Using a strong understanding of secure development practices, apply principals from industry standard frameworks (OWASP Top 10, SANS CWE, NIST). Conduct code reviews, applying least-privilege principals in design, and implementing automated security checks in CI/ CD pipelines

Qualification

AI systems designFull-stack developmentCloud architectureRetrieval-augmented generationVersion control (git)ServiceNow platformCloud infrastructure toolsManage prioritiesProblem-solving skillsCommunication abilitiesCollaboration abilitiesAttention to detail

Required

Strong foundation in software engineering and AI systems design

Proficiency in full-stack development (React/TypeScript, Python, Node.js)

Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and prompt engineering

Familiarity with vector databases, semantic search, and LLM orchestration

Proficiency with version control (git)

Hands-on experience with ServiceNow platform and architecture

Solid understanding of cloud architecture and tools (e.g., Azure, AWS)

Experience with cloud infrastructure tools (Terraform, Kubernetes, AWS CDK, etc.)

Knowledge of database systems

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Preferred

Experience in legal tech or collaborating with legal professionals

Familiarity with governance frameworks and compliance standards

Benefits

Comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs)

Dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners

Life and AD&D insurance

Short and long term disability insurance

Tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs

FSAs for dependent care

Health advocacy services

Behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members

401(k)

Profit sharing

Pre-tax transit and parking program

Backup dependent care

Senior care planning support

Resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers

Paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents

Company

Holland & Knight LLP

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Holland & Knight is a global law firm with more than 2,200 lawyers and other professionals in 35 offices throughout the world.

Founded in 1968

Tampa, Florida, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.hklaw.com

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