Artificial Intelligence Engineer

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT The client you’ll be supporting is a Fortune 500 global leader in energy technology, focused on helping the world produce cleaner, more reliable power. Their teams design and improve the systems that keep homes, businesses, and communities running, from gas and wind turbines to the electrical grids that connect them. This is a chance to be part of a company that’s driving innovation, supporting sustainability, and shaping the future of energy. LOCATION Melbourne, Florida, 32934 COMPENSATION $56-63 per hour, full benefits offered SCHEDULE Hybrid: 2-3 days per week in office; local candidates Working Hours: 8am - 5pm EST Travel: 20%, mostly domestic, customer sites or conference CONTRACT TERM 1 year with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full time employee. ONBOARDING In-person, 3 rounds Standard 5-panel drug screen required POSITION OVERVIEW – An AI (Artificial Intelligence) Engineer develops and trains AI models to automate processes and solve complex problems. They design and implement AI systems, ensuring they function effectively and align with business objectives. RESPONSIBILITIES • Evaluate machine learning processes and select appropriate models. • Collect and analyze large datasets to train AI models. • Develop and deploy AI algorithms and systems. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish goals for AI processes. • Test and validate AI models to ensure accuracy and effectiveness. • Manage data and project infrastructure. • Stay updated on the latest AI developments and technologies. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS • Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. • Proven experience as an AI Engineer or in a similar role. • Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or Java. • Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Effective communication and collaboration skills. • Strong Large Language Model (LLM) Expertise • Hands‑on experience fine‑tuning, adapting, and deploying LLMs, including prompt engineering, embeddings, and context management. • LLM Application & System Architecture • Proven ability to design and implement production‑grade LLM solutions such as RAG pipelines, agents, and tool/function‑calling systems. • Production MLOps & Model Lifecycle Management • Experience owning the end‑to‑end ML lifecycle, including CI/CD, deployment, monitoring, versioning, and performance/cost optimization. • Advanced Python & Software Engineering • Strong Python skills with experience building scalable, testable APIs and services that integrate ML/LLM models into enterprise systems. • Cloud‑Based Scalable ML Infrastructure • Hands‑on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, including containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and GPU‑based ML workloads. MUST HAVE • advanced python • CI/CD • CNNs, RNNs, Transformers • Docker Container • Docker Swarm • Kubernetes • LLM • REST, gRPC • vector database