AI Automation Staff Engineer

Post Date

May 04, 2026

Location

Irving,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

75039
US
Jul 05, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

PHX-bd6f305a-cf58-4e94-b00c-f34072679c6a

Pay Rate

$125k - $145k (estimate)

Job Description

As a Staff Engineer II, you'll provide expertise in a suite of technical tools and products in a given domain to ensure solutions are safe, secure, compliant and reliable. You'll identify develop and support needs, as well as taking on design responsibilities supporting project tasks. AS the Staff Engineer, II, you'll facilitate dialogue and activities to ensure team collaboration including teams outside of your domain. You'll develop effective presentations and narratives for their teams. In the Staff Engineer role, development and integration are extremely important. Being able to see and lead automation from requirement gathering all the way into delivery with minimal help is what we are looking for, withe ability to identify critical points (authentication, data validation, interaction and integration).
-Own engineering work from design through production support.
-Build AI enabled and agent based solutions, including Generative AI (LLMs) and Agentic patterns.
-Apply best practices for reliability, performance, and observability.
-Design and build solutions using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse).
-Integrate AI capabilities using Azure OpenAI / Copilot style patterns.
-Contribute to API and system integrations, including secure authentication (OAuth).
-Create clear technical designs and diagrams to explain how solutions work.
-Collaborate with product, engineering, architecture, and business teams.
-Provide technical guidance and mentoring within the project team.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

-Bachelors Degree required.
-7+ years of related experience within IT App Support, IT Development, or a similar field, with 5-6 of those years being hands on.
-1-2 years of understanding of automation: automation tools, automation frameworks, what it is and how it functions.
-Intermediate Python skills for building integrations, automation, or AI workflows.
-Hands on or working knowledge of Generative AI / LLMs and agentic approaches and Azure AI Foundry or similar AI model platforms.
-Understanding of APIs, integration and security fundamentals.
-Tools and Technologies include but are not limited to: PowerAutomation, ServiceNow, PowerPlatform, UIPath, etc.
-Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
-Advanced proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Additional experience with pipeline development and leveraging Azure DevOps while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
-Advanced ability to see the big picture and align projects with organizational goals. Capable of leading and motivating cross-functional teams. Expertise in resolving conflicts and addressing challenges as well as skilled at identifying and mitigating risks at the project level.
-Proficient in governance patterns tied to intake, technical reviews and architectural compliance
-Previous leadership experience preferred but HIGHLY recommended.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.