Engineer Artificial Intelligence Application

Who We Are: At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We're a passionate, purpose-driven team that's as committed to each other as we are to our customers. We've spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member's journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun. Here, you won't just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you'll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can't lose! Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Azure AI, or related Microsoft certification preferred Training or practical experience in prompt design, AI evaluation, knowledge grounding, or responsible AI preferred Work Experiences 4+ years in AI solution development, automation, application development, data platforms, or enterprise technology Hands-on experience building AI agents, copilots, chatbots, workflow automations, or advanced digital assistants Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Automate, Power Apps, SharePoint, Teams, Dataverse, or Azure AIExperience building internal tools for operations, human resources, IT, finance, supply chain, stores, or customer-facing teams preferred Retail or multi-site enterprise experience preferred SkillsStrong understanding of prompt design, knowledge grounding, and AI testing methods Ability to design agent instructions, conversation flows, prompts, knowledge grounding, actions, and escalation paths Comfort configuring approved knowledge sources such as SharePoint, Dataverse, SQL, ServiceNow, internal documents, and enterprise data Ability to work directly with business users and translate needs into practical AI solutions Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) patterns, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Graph, APIs, enterprise search, AI safety, access controls, and data privacy preferred

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