Senior/Lead AI/ML Engineer in Phoenix, AZ

AI/ML Engineer (W2 Contract – $60/hr) Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite • 5 Days/Week • Local Candidates Only) Job Type: 6+ Month Contract-to-Hire (W2) Interview: Inperson Interview Required About the Role We are seeking an experienced AI/ML Engineer for an onsite role in Phoenix, AZ. This is a W2 contract position at $60/hr, with the potential to convert to full-time after 6 months. Local candidates only, as this role requires 5 days per week onsite. You will design and develop ML and deep learning solutions for observability data (AIOps), build intelligent forecasting and anomaly detection models, and integrate modern LLM-based capabilities including prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and RAG pipelines. Responsibilities Design and develop ML/DL algorithms for observability data (AIOps) Build solutions for time series forecasting, anomaly detection, and event classification Integrate LLMs using prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Work with MCP client/server development for Grafana or similar tooling Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable AI-driven features Required Skills 6–8 years of hands-on AI/ML engineering experience Strong background in: Time series forecasting Anomaly detection Event classification Experience with LLMs (prompt engineering, fine-tuning, RAG) Proficiency with MCP-based integrations (Grafana or similar) Programming: Python, R ML Frameworks: TensorFlow or PyTorch, scikit-learn Cloud: Google Cloud (GCP) and/or Azure Front-End: React, Angular, Vue.js, or jQuery Design Tools: Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL Server-Side: Python, Node.js, or Java Version Control: Git Understanding of testing frameworks and Agile methodologies Excellent communication and collaboration skills