Job ID: JOB_ID_10463
Job Description: AI Engineer (Applied AI / Machine Learning)
We are seeking an AI Engineer with expertise in Applied AI and Machine Learning to join our team in Palo Alto, CA. This is a contract role requiring local candidates for an in-person interview.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for an AI Engineer to help integrate machine learning and generative AI capabilities into real-world products and platforms. You will work at the intersection of data, models, and systems to deliver scalable, production-ready AI solutions.
Role Summary:
Develop and operationalize machine learning and generative AI solutions, with a focus on model integration, evaluation, and production readiness.
What You’ll Do:
- Select, fine-tune (where needed), and integrate ML and foundation models into production systems.
- Design and manage the end-to-end ML lifecycle (data, experimentation, deployment, monitoring).
- Build robust evaluation frameworks to ensure model quality and performance.
- Apply relevant techniques in NLP, LLMs, or computer vision depending on the domain.
- Develop data pipelines, feature engineering workflows, and model serving infrastructure.
- Optimize performance, cost, and scalability across cloud and compute environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-powered features.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters in AI, Computer Science, Math, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Python and modern ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).
- Experience deploying ML models into production environments.
Core Competencies:
- Machine Learning Development
- MLOps & Model Operationalization
- Data & Model Quality
- Experimentation & Evaluation
- Software Engineering
- Technical Communication
Location:
Palo Alto, CA (In person)
Employment Type:
Contract
Additional Requirements:
Need local candidates only for an in-person interview. Passport number is a must.
Special Requirements
Need local candidate only for F2F Interview. Passport number is a must.
Compensation & Location
Salary: $70 – $90 per hour (Estimated)
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Recruiter / Employer: KK Software Associates
Email: sushant.s@kksoftwareassociates.com
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