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AI Engineer (Contract)
Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.
Summary
Are you a creative, systems-minded professional who thrives at the intersection of writing, logic, and experimentation? This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven content generation within a dynamic gaming studio environment. You will be responsible for designing and refining prompts that power generative content systems, transforming ambiguous ideas into structured, scalable workflows that consistently deliver accurate and engaging results. Operating as a mid-level individual contributor, you will work independently while collaborating with stakeholders to push the boundaries of what AI-generated content can achieve. This is not a traditional writing or engineering role — it is a hybrid discipline that blends creative writing, product thinking, and system design into one exciting and impactful position.
Job Responsibilities:
- Design, write, and iterate on prompts that generate structured, high-quality content
- Build and maintain prompt frameworks that scale across topics and formats
- Test outputs, identify failure patterns, and systematically improve results
- Define rules, constraints, and schemas, including JSON outputs, to enforce consistency
- Evaluate content quality across accuracy, engagement, and repeatability
- Develop new content formats and expand existing ones
- Collaborate on tooling using structured workflows and generative AI platforms
- Rapidly prototype, validate, and refine ideas through hands-on experimentation
- Run small experiments to test variations, compare results, and scale what works
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define new content types and continuously improve generation quality
Requirements
- 2 or more years of prompt design and iteration experience for generative AI systems, or equivalent hands-on experience
- 2 or more years of experience with structured content and data handling, including JSON, schemas, and rule-based systems
- 2 or more years of analytical problem-solving experience, including testing outputs, identifying failure patterns, and improving systems
- Experience with agentic systems or skill-based AI systems is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and deliver results with minimal oversight
- Strong writing ability with an eye for clarity, tone, and engagement
- Systems thinking with the ability to translate vague goals into structured rules and repeatable outputs
- Experience iterating on AI prompts or working with generative models
- Comfort working with structured data, including JSON, schemas, and validation rules
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug outputs and identify failure patterns
- Bias toward action with a test, ship, and improve mindset
- Experience building or scaling content generation systems is a plus
- Familiarity with prompt evaluation, scoring, or test harnesses is a plus
- Background in games, education, or interactive content is a plus
- Light scripting or data manipulation experience is a plus
Additional Details:
- Location: Remote
- Duration: 1 month
- Pay Range*: $50 - $57 per hour
- Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
- Job Status: Non-Exempt
- Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.
This role is eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Hospital plans
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Company paid short and long-term disability
- Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave)
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation related to the application or interview process due to a disability, please email accommodation@allegisglobalsolutions.com. This inbox is monitored solely for accommodation requests. For questions about open roles or to apply, please submit your application through the job posting, as this inbox is not monitored by recruiters and applications sent here will not be reviewed.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.
Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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Microsoft's AI engineering roles frequently involve Azure OpenAI Service, PyTorch, and large-scale distributed training. Tailor your GitHub projects and resume to reflect experience with these tools before applying, as role-fit signals matter during initial screening.
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Account for H-1B cap timing in your start date negotiation
If you're cap-subject, the earliest H-1B employment start date is October 1. When negotiating your offer, build this into your proposed start date to avoid gaps, especially if you're currently on OPT and approaching your authorization expiry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Microsoft sponsor H-1B visas for AI Engineers?
Yes, Microsoft sponsors H-1B visas for AI Engineer roles. The company files both cap-subject and cap-exempt petitions depending on the candidate's situation. If you're already on H-1B with another employer, Microsoft can file an H-1B transfer, which lets you start work as soon as USCIS receives the petition rather than waiting for approval.
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Applications go through Microsoft's careers portal, where AI Engineer roles are listed under the Engineering and Software job family. Filter by location and job title to find active openings. To identify roles where sponsorship is actively being offered, Migrate Mate surfaces Microsoft AI Engineer positions with a confirmed visa sponsorship track record, saving you from applying blind.
Which visa types does Microsoft commonly sponsor for AI Engineer roles?
Microsoft sponsors H-1B visas for the broadest pool of international AI Engineers. Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a faster processing path. For candidates on employer-sponsored Green Card tracks, Microsoft supports EB-2 and EB-3 categories through PERM labor certification, typically initiated after a candidate has been in role for a defined period.
What qualifications does Microsoft expect for AI Engineer roles?
Most AI Engineer openings at Microsoft expect a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a closely related field, with hands-on experience in machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow. Roles closer to foundation model work increasingly expect familiarity with distributed training, RLHF pipelines, or inference optimization. A strong portfolio demonstrating production-scale ML systems strengthens your application significantly.
How do I understand the visa filing timeline after receiving an offer from Microsoft?
After accepting an offer, Microsoft's immigration team typically engages an outside counsel to manage the petition. For H-1B transfers or E-3 visa cases, USCIS processing runs roughly three to six months standard or two to three weeks with premium processing. If you're cap-subject and the offer comes outside the April registration window, your start date will be October 1 of the following fiscal year.