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AI Engineer - Azure AI Foundry Specialist

NTT DATA North America
Plano, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2026
Req ID: 350668

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a AI Engineer - Azure AI Foundry Specialist to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

NTT DATA is seeking an experienced AI Engineer to join our growing team. This role highlights hands-on engineering , focusing on Azure AI Foundry and advanced GenAI frameworks. You will design, build, and deploy transformative AI solutions that drive innovation across industries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build applications in prediction, recommendation, text analytics, computer vision, bots, and document intelligence.
  • Enhance GenAI solutions using RAG models and Agents Frameworks for intelligent information retrieval.
  • Employ deep technical knowledge of Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Azure ML Studio, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
  • Deploy cloud services using Terraform templates, YAML pipelines, and DevOps best practices.
  • Apply advanced knowledge of ML frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, spaCy, scikit-learn.
  • Work with LLM frameworks, APIs, embedding models, and vector databases (e.g., Hugging Face).
  • Fine-tune, quantize, and deploy models across cloud environments.
  • Develop scalable applications using Python frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI, Django Rest).
  • Design modular integrations between cloud-based services via APIs.
  • Create and maintain infrastructure to ingest, normalize, and combine datasets for actionable insights.
  • Handle large-scale data streams in distributed computing environments.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
  • Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and project success.

Basic Qualifications

  • 8 years of experience with Azure AI Foundry, Terraform, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • 5 years hands on experience with AI/ML projects (Predictive Analytics, Generative AI, ML Ops).
  • 3 years of hands-on Python development.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% as required.

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About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.

NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.

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