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INTRODUCTION
Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.
Job Location
Job is located in NY - Onsite Hybrid
YOUR ROLE
Looking for an AI Agent Engineer to design and build AI agents that automate workflows and integrate with enterprise applications and data sources.
The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience with Python LLMs and agentic AI frameworks with the ability to take AI-agent use cases from concept through implementation.
Key responsibilities
- Design, build and enhance AI agents for enterprise use cases
- Develop agent workflows using LLMs and agentic AI frameworks
- Integrate agents with APIs, applications, tools and enterprise data sources
- Build orchestration and automation around multistep AI workflows
- Implement appropriate security access controls and guardrails for AI agents
- Test and improve agent reliability, accuracy and performance
- Work with business and technical teams to turn use cases into working AI-agent solutions
Ideal experience
- Strong Python development
- Experience building production AI/LLM applications
- Hands-on experience with agentic AI frameworks and patterns
- Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot Studio or similar enterprise AI platforms
- REST APIs and enterprise integrations
- Understanding of AI security, responsible AI and governance
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: 98963 - 164938
Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.
The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.
It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.
Disclaimers
Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.
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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Lead AI Engineer
Document your advanced degree pathway early
EB-2 eligibility for Lead AI Engineer roles typically rests on a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive AI experience. Gather transcripts, employer letters, and project records now so your sponsor's attorney can build a clean petition without delays.
Search for employers with active PERM filings
Use Migrate Mate to find Lead AI Engineer roles at companies with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to employers already familiar with the PERM recruitment and prevailing-wage process rather than pitching the idea from scratch.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer's PERM filing must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro before accepting an offer so you know which wage level your credentials and responsibilities should qualify for.
Ask about filing timelines during your offer negotiation
PERM recruitment, DOL review, I-140 approval, and priority-date movement can span years before you can file your I-485. Confirm whether the employer commits to sponsoring through adjustment of status or consular processing, not just the initial PERM stage.
Review your O*NET occupation profile for PERM alignment
DOL auditors compare the PERM job description against the O*NET profile for the relevant SOC code. Make sure your employer's job duties and minimum requirements map closely to that profile to reduce the risk of a supervised recruitment audit.
Understand AC21 portability before you change jobs
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar Lead AI Engineer role at a new employer without restarting the green card process, as long as the new position is substantially similar in duties and requirements.
Green Card Lead AI Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card category covers Lead AI Engineer roles?
Most Lead AI Engineer positions qualify under EB-2, which covers roles requiring an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in a directly related field. Employers who cannot meet EB-2 requirements may file under EB-3 for professionals with a qualifying bachelor's degree. Both categories require PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor before the I-140 petition can be submitted to USCIS.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa grants temporary work authorization, typically in two or three-year increments, with no path to permanence on its own. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is a multi-step immigrant process: your employer files a PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, then an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and you file for adjustment of status or consular processing. The result is lawful permanent residence rather than a renewable nonimmigrant status.
How do I find Lead AI Engineer employers who actually sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists Lead AI Engineer roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies already experienced with the PERM and I-140 process. This matters because many AI engineering roles are posted by companies that have never completed a PERM filing, and persuading an employer to start that process from scratch is a much harder conversation than joining one with an established immigration program.
How long does the PERM process take for a Lead AI Engineer position?
PERM involves a prevailing wage determination from the Department of Labor, a mandatory recruitment period where the employer advertises the role and considers U.S. applicants, and DOL review of the application itself. Processing times at the Department of Labor vary and can extend significantly if the case is selected for audit. After PERM certification, priority-date backlogs for nationals of high-demand countries such as India and China can add additional years before adjustment of status becomes available.
Can I change employers after my green card process is started?
Once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 has been approved, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a Lead AI Engineer role at a new employer in the same or a substantially similar occupation without restarting the process. Your priority date from the approved I-140 can also be carried over to a new employer's petition, which is especially valuable if you have waited years in a backlogged queue.