AI Context Engineer

AI Context Engineer

Let’s be unstoppable together!

Circana is a leading provider of technology, AI, and data solutions for consumer packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers. Our predictive analytics and Liquid Data® platform help clients measure market share, uncover consumer behavior, and drive growth—powered by six decades of expertise and an expansive, high-quality data set.

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives.  We’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work.  Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana. Learn more at www.circana.com.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Prompt Engineer to design, develop, test, and optimize prompts for Generative AI solutions powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) such as Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI GPT, Azure AI, and other AI platforms. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business requirements and AI capabilities by crafting effective prompts, evaluating AI outputs, and improving model performance to deliver accurate, reliable, and scalable AI-driven solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize prompts for generative AI applications.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, developers, and data scientists to understand use cases and translate requirements into AI solutions.
• Create prompt templates, prompt libraries, and reusable AI interaction patterns.
• Evaluate AI-generated responses and continuously improve accuracy, relevance, and consistency.
• Perform prompt testing, tuning, and A/B experimentation.
• Develop guardrails, governance frameworks, and responsible AI practices for prompt engineering.
• Monitor model performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Document prompt designs, testing methodologies, and best practices.
• Support AI solution deployment within Microsoft Copilot, Azure OpenAI, ChatGPT Enterprise, and similar platforms.
• Stay current with advancements in Generative AI, LLMs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), agents, and prompt engineering techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, Linguistics, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience working with Generative AI, LLMs, or AI-powered applications.
• Strong understanding of prompt engineering principles and LLM behavior.
• Experience with OpenAI GPT models, Azure OpenAI Service, Microsoft Copilot Studio, or similar AI platforms.
• Familiarity with Python, REST APIs, and AI integration frameworks.
• Knowledge of AI evaluation metrics and testing methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RAG architecture and vector databases.
• Experience building AI agents and conversational AI solutions.
• Knowledge of Responsible AI, AI governance, and security practices.
• Experience with LangChain, Semantic Kernel, Microsoft AI Foundry, or equivalent frameworks.
• Relevant certifications in Azure AI, Generative AI, or Machine Learning.

Technical Skills

• Prompt Engineering
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Generative AI
• Azure OpenAI Service
• Microsoft Copilot Studio
• ChatGPT / GPT Models
• Python
• REST APIs
• RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
• Vector Databases
• AI Evaluation and Testing
• Responsible AI Practices

Soft Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Communication and Documentation
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
• Continuous Learning
• Creativity and Innovation

Circana Behaviors

Beyond technical skills, experience, and role-specific attributes, these shared behaviors are fundamental to our culture and success. We seek individuals who consistently demonstrate and champion these behaviors in their daily work:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location: This position can be located in the following area(s): Bangalore, Karnataka, India (Hybrid).

An offer of employment may be conditional upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice. Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.