Senior Machine Learning/ AI Engineer- (Hybrid- Greenfield Opportunity))

Position Overview

Job Title: Senior AI / Machine Learning Engineer
Sponsorship: NOT AVAILABLE – MUST BE US CITIZEN/ GREEN CARD HOLDER
Location: Irvine, CA (onsite Monday through Thursday, remote Fridays)
Compensation: $75-95 an hour (2-year contract with conversion to full-time)

We are on a mission to develop innovative AI solutions that will revolutionize the way workforces operate. As we embark on a new greenfield AI project, you will play a pivotal role in shaping this high-priority initiative by designing, building, and deploying production-grade machine learning models from the ground up in collaboration with data scientists, engineers, and domain experts.

Key Responsibilities

• Model Development
  • Collaborate with data scientists to define objectives and requirements.
  • Design, develop, and train machine learning models using state-of-the-art techniques.
• Data Preparation
  • Work with large datasets, ensuring quality through preprocessing and transformation.
  • Implement pipelines and augmentation methods to support training.
• Deployment & Optimization
  • Deploy machine learning models into production with a focus on scalability and performance.
  • Conduct experiments, fine-tune algorithms, and optimize hyperparameters.
  • Implement monitoring and ongoing maintenance of models.
• Collaboration & Documentation
  • Work cross-functionally with engineers, scientists, and domain experts.
  • Document processes, best practices, and share insights with the team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• 3+ years of proven experience developing and deploying machine learning models.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Proficiency in TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
• Experience with data preprocessing, pipelines, and feature engineering.
• Familiarity with AWS and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with LLM's.

Benefits & Perks

• Greenfield opportunity – build from the ground up with no legacy systems.
• Opportunity to impact solutions at a global scale.
• Work alongside a talented, diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
• Competitive pay with a clear path to full-time conversion.
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities.