Senior AI/ML Engineer

Peak Performers has partnered with a Texas State Agency to assist in their search for a contract Senior AI/ML Engineer in Austin, Tx . In this position, you will be responsible for advancing AI initiatives by extending existing proof-of-concept (POC) solutions into scalable, production-ready web applications that directly support agency workflows. Major duties • Focus on engineering-related software services, including model ingestion, automated quantity extraction, plan conformance checks, and CI/CD automation. • Focus on transforming early-stage AI models and prototypes—such as those supporting plan review automation, roadway asset detection, and digital delivery—into fully integrated applications accessible through secure, user-friendly web interfaces across the enterprise. What are we looking for? • 3–5+ years of hands-on Python development experience in production environments. • Experience building, deploying, and maintaining AI/ML solutions serving real users in production. • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), including AI/ML services (e.g., SageMaker, Bedrock, Vertex AI, Azure AI, OCI AI Services). • Strong DevOps and MLOps experience, including Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, MLflow, Kubeflow, Airflow, Weights & Biases, or similar tools. • Experience with CI/CD platforms such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or equivalent automation frameworks. • Strong database experience with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL/vector databases. • Proficiency with automation and scripting using Bash and PowerShell. • Experience developing NLP and Generative AI solutions, including transformers (BERT, GPT, T5), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and LLM application development. • Experience working with open-source and self-hosted LLMs, including Hugging Face, Ollama, or similar model ecosystems. • Experience designing and implementing recommendation systems, personalization engines, ranking models, or collaborative filtering solutions. • Experience building time-series forecasting, anomaly detection, monitoring, or sequential data models. • Experience training and deploying machine learning models at scale, including distributed training, multi-GPU/multi-node environments, and data parallelism. • Experience with computer vision solutions using PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV, YOLO, object detection, segmentation, or real-time inference. • Experience with feature engineering, feature stores (e.g., Feast, Tecton), and model optimization techniques such as quantization, pruning, and knowledge distillation. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and spatial data analysis. • Experience in transportation, logistics, smart city, or related industries. • Experience applying computer vision to infrastructure, traffic, or vehicle-related data. • Familiarity with public-sector compliance, security, and data governance requirements. • Experience with Unreal Engine and digital twin technologies. • Experience with Google Maps, Cesium, or related geospatial visualization platforms. • Experience with Polygonflow Dash or similar digital twin/urban visualization tools. Exciting Opportunity Details • Rate: $102.00/hour • W2 Contract • Worksite Location: Austin, Tx 78744 • Hybrid • Contract through August 31st with opportunity for extension The Peak Performers difference • Excellent medical health, dental & vision insurance at 60 days • Our employees may choose to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan • Qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities receive priority placement • We pay weekly through direct deposit • In business since 1994 and thousands of job placements All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws. Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future. Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Peak Performers does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. Hv37731065 #EHP