Cherry Bekaert · 5 hours ago
AI Agent & Automation Developer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$54K/yr - $134K/yr
2+ years expCherry Bekaert is ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and is recognized as a Great Place to Work. They are seeking a talented AI Agent & Automation Developer to design, implement, and deploy intelligent agents that operate autonomously within digital environments, driving innovation and operational excellence.
AccountingConsultingFinancial ServicesWealth Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and implement AI agents using LLMs, planning algorithms, and decision-making frameworks
Develop agent architectures that support autonomy, interactivity, and task completion
Integrate agents into applications, APIs, or workflows (e.g., chatbots, automation tools)
Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and product teams to iterate on agent capabilities
Optimize agent behavior through feedback loops, reinforcement learning, or user interaction
Engineer and manage context for agents to ensure they access the right information at the right time. This includes applying methods such as:
Prompt Engineering – injecting information directly into prompts
Fine-tuning – training models on additional data to embed knowledge (where applicable)
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) – embedding documents into vector databases and retrieving semantically relevant information
Tool Use – leveraging sub-agents or deterministic models to locate and add relevant context
Hybrid Approaches – combining two or more methods to maximize reliability and relevance
Monitor performance, conduct evaluations, and implement safety and guardrail mechanisms
Maintain thorough documentation of agent logic, design decisions, and dependencies
Stay up to date with industry developments and advancements in AI, machine learning, and agent-based technologies
Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams to integrate AI agents with Microsoft-specific platforms such as Copilot Studio, Azure AI, and Semantic Kernel SDK
Build and deploy enterprise-grade Copilots using Microsoft’s orchestration tools, enabling seamless interaction across Microsoft 365, Dynamics, and custom business applications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field
Proven experience in agent-based systems, or intelligent automation, with a minimum of 2 years in a similar role
Strong programming skills in Python (or similar) and experience with AI/ML libraries (e.g., LangChain, OpenAI API, Hugging Face, PyTorch)
Understanding of agent-based modeling, multi-agent systems, or reinforcement learning
Experience building applications with LLMs or generative AI models
Familiarity with API development, backend services, and deployment pipelines
Ability to work independently in experimental and fast-paced environments
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with business and technical stakeholders
Analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems and make data-driven decisions
Demonstrated understanding of data quality, integrity, and systems integration
Benefits
Annual bonus
Medical, dental, and vision care
Disability and life insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Retirement plans
Paid Care Leave
Other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection
Company
Cherry Bekaert
Cherry Bekaert is an accounting firm that offers tax, audit, and advisory solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Parthenon Capital Partners
2024-12-16Acquired
2022-06-30Private Equity
Leadership Team
John Bartz
Strategic Alliances Director
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