AI Engineer

MoodysNWC is seeking a highly skilled AI Engineer to design, build, and scale AI-driven applications and platform capabilities. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in Python and Java, hands-on platform engineering experience, and a deep understanding of modern AI frameworks, tools, and the Azure AI Foundry ecosystem. This role will focus on developing AI solutions that power intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and cognitive capabilities across products and services. You’ll collaborate closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and platform teams to operationalize AI at scale. Role & Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models and services leveraging Python, Java, and cloud-native tools. • Collaborate with data science and platform teams to build and optimize AI infrastructure on Azure AI Foundry and related platforms. • Implement and maintain end-to-end AI pipelines, including data ingestion, model training, testing, and deployment. • Integrate AI solutions into enterprise systems ensuring reliability, scalability, and security. • Research, evaluate, and apply emerging AI frameworks and technologies to enhance platform capabilities. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business problems into AI-powered solutions. • Optimize performance and cost efficiency across AI workloads using Azure services. • Document design decisions, architecture, and model deployment processes for reproducibility and transparency. Skills: • 3–6 years of experience in AI, ML, or software engineering. • Strong programming skills in Python and Java. • Hands-on experience with Azure AI Foundry or similar AI/ML platforms (AWS SageMaker, Google Vertex AI). • Proficiency in AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Keras, or Hugging Face. • Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design principles. • Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD for AI pipelines. • Understanding of MLOps practices, including model versioning, monitoring, and governance. • Experience in platform engineering or cloud-native development. • Familiarity with prompt engineering, LLM fine-tuning, or generative AI frameworks (OpenAI, LangChain, Azure OpenAI Service). • Strong understanding of AI lifecycle management, from research to deployment. • Exposure to API design and microservices architecture. • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. About Us Moodys NWC is a result-driven management consulting firm headquartered in the Seattle metropolitan area. We specialize in best-fit consulting based on client needs, with a focus on all aspects of digital product management. We have an active role that we are looking to assist our premier client with and are looking for an experienced consultant with the right set of values. For us, personality fit is paramount. We are looking for self-starters who are experienced but flexible in their approach and have a customer-focused outlook. Our consultants go above and beyond, focus on the end goal, and do what it takes to deliver the desired results. If you are someone who fits the above job description, then please look at the specific opportunity and let us know why you are a good fit for Moodys NWC. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The salary for this position ranges from $120k/year in our lowest geographic market up to $140k/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Other forms of compensation are offered in the form of medical, vision, and dental benefits. Moodys NWC believes in a culture of diversity, acceptance, and belonging. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and hiring without discrimination, including based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical status, or veteran status. Moodys NWC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please submit a contact form here: https://moodysnwc.com/contact-us/