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AI Engineer

Luck Companies
Full-time
On-site
Manakin Sabot, Virginia, United States

JOB SUMMARY: Leveraging a strong background in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data science, the AI engineer will design, develop, and deploy AI solutions to address business challenges and optimize operations. Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate AI models into products and services, helping to drive business transformation and innovation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

60% of job: Development

  • Design, develop, and implement AI and machine learning models for a variety of business applications, including data analysis, predictive modeling, and automation.
  • Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate AI solutions into existing systems and platforms.
  • Ensure the scalability and performance of AI models by optimizing algorithms and utilizing cloud infrastructure.
  • Document and communicate the results, performance, and limitations of AI models to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Stay up to date with the latest AI research papers, industry trends, and tools to drive continuous improvement of AI processes.

 

20% of job: Continuous Improvement

  • Conduct thorough research on the latest AI technologies, trends, and best practices to ensure the company stays at the forefront of AI advancements.
  • Implement and maintain machine learning pipelines, from data preprocessing to model deployment.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AI models, ensuring they meet the desired accuracy and performance standards.

 

20% of job: Leadership and Relationships

  • Collaborate with business leaders and stakeholders to understand specific AI use cases and requirements, translating these into actionable solutions.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members, helping them grow their skills in AI technologies.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

 

Preferred Education: Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related advanced field

 

Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in AI/ML development or similar roles

 

Preferred Certifications:

  • Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer
  • Microsoft Certified Azure AI Engineer Associate
  • TensorFlow Developer Certificate
  • AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty

 

Behavioral Competencies:

  • Ability to analyze complex technical issues and create effective solutions
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with engineers, data scientists, and product teams
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Open to new approaches and rapidly changing environments

 

Technical Competencies:

  • Proven experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-Learn
  • Strong background in programming languages like Python, Java, or C++
  • Experience with big data tools and technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)
  • Experience with automating AI model training, deployment pipelines, and optimization processes
  • Strong understanding of supervised and unsupervised learning techniques, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and NLP
  • Experience in data preprocessing, feature extraction, and transforming raw data into usable formats
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and experience in deploying AI models on cloud
  • Proficient in software development practices, version control (Git), and testing frameworks
  • Strong foundation in statistics, linear algebra, and probability, which are fundamental for AI algorithms

 

ENVIRONMENT OR PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

General office conditions apply. Light travel required.

 

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