AI Engineer (Artificial Intelligence Engineer, AI/ML Engineer)
Location: Houston, TX
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Development and Architecture
Job Description Apply Now
The role of AI Engineer is critical for organizations seeking to harness the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to drive innovation and business transformation. As an AI Engineer, you will work within a specialized Data & AI team, dedicated to building and deploying scalable AI solutions with a strong focus on generative AI (GenAI) and large language models (LLMs). This position supports the technology industry’s ongoing evolution, offering the chance to design, prototype, and deliver impactful AI applications that shape the future of digital products and services.
As an AI Engineer, you will leverage your expertise in Python programming and AI/ML frameworks to develop production-grade applications. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with cross-functional teams, deploying advanced AI models, and contributing to the AI platform architecture across various cloud environments. You will play a key role in integrating AI capabilities into business applications, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with organizational goals. This role provides the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, making meaningful contributions to an industry-leading organization that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company offers a supportive work environment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for ongoing professional growth. The AI Engineer position is ideal for professionals passionate about artificial intelligence, eager to work on cutting-edge technologies, and motivated to make a significant impact through their technical skills and creativity.
AI Engineer Summary- Join a forward-thinking Data & AI team focused on the development and deployment of generative AI-powered applications and large language model solutions.
- Contribute to innovative projects at the forefront of artificial intelligence technology within a leader in the technology industry.
- Work collaboratively with talented professionals committed to building scalable, production-ready AI solutions.
- Benefit from a work environment that fosters technical growth, creativity, and continuous learning.
- Design, prototype, and deploy GenAI-powered applications utilizing advanced techniques such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and vector search.
- Develop APIs and software components in Python to support AI applications, ensuring the solutions are scalable and production-grade.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into various business applications and use cases.
- Deploy, monitor, and optimize GenAI models and pipelines using cloud-native tools and orchestration frameworks, including LangChain and LlamaIndex.
- Contribute to the architecture and maintenance of AI platforms across major cloud environments such as Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure.
- Develop and optimize multi-step agent workflows using orchestration frameworks like LangGraph or similar technologies.
- Design retrieval pipelines, embeddings, and vector databases to facilitate robust AI application functionality.
- Participate in prompt engineering and work with large language model APIs to deliver seamless user experiences.
- Competitive compensation package offered to successful candidates for the AI Engineer position.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program providing long-term investment opportunities.
- Dedicated Engagement Manager to support your success and career development.
- Recognition as a ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner for multiple consecutive years.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 5 years of software development experience with advanced proficiency in Python programming.
- At least 2 years of direct experience building GenAI or LLM-based applications.
- Demonstrated experience developing multi-step agent workflows using orchestration frameworks such as LangGraph or similar.
- Strong skillset in designing retrieval pipelines, embeddings, vector databases, and prompt engineering.
- Familiarity with working with large language model APIs and integrating them into business solutions.
- Experience contributing to cloud-based AI architectures, preferably in Google Cloud Platform and/or Microsoft Azure environments.
- Proactive and innovative mindset with a passion for artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to design scalable AI solutions that address complex business requirements.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest AI/ML trends, tools, and best practices.
- Desire to work in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment that values technical excellence and innovation.
- Opportunity to be part of an organization with over 25 years of proven industry experience and a strong reputation for excellence.
- Work on high-impact projects in the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence and data science.
- Supportive culture with resources dedicated to your professional growth and success as an AI Engineer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
- IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. To comply with these laws, employees may voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status, with confidentiality and without impact on employment status.
If you are passionate about artificial intelligence and eager to work with the latest technologies in a supportive, innovative environment, click the application button to take the next step in your career as an AI Engineer.