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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Engineer - **Company:** SUNDAE, INC. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Recommender Systems, Tensorflow, Search Technologies, SQL Databases, Feature Engineering, Pytorch, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Flask (Web Framework), Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Backend, Fastapi, Scikit Learn, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/peceekxb3r ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution * 5-7 years of professional experience in AI, machine learning, or related fields * Minimum of 3 years of applied machine learning and AI engineering experience * Strong proficiency in Python and experience with ML frameworks such as scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow * Hands-on experience with large language models (LLMs), including prompt engineering, embeddings, retrieval-augmented generation, and agent development * Experience developing backend services and RESTful APIs using frameworks like FastAPI or Flask * Proven track record of deploying AI/ML features into production environments * Proficiency with SQL and data pipeline management * Excellent communication skills for translating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders * Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure and tools like Databricks is preferred * Knowledge of MLOps practices and tools, including MLflow, CI/CD pipelines, and model registries, is preferred * Experience with vector databases and multiple LLM providers is advantageous * Background in education, healthcare, or mission-driven sectors is a plus * Self-motivated with a strong ownership mentality and proactive approach to problem-solving ## Description The Applied Artificial Intelligence Engineer is a pivotal member of the Education Design and Informatics team within Vanderbilt's Office of Health Sciences Education. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying AI-powered features and systems to revolutionize medical education. As the first dedicated AI/ML specialist in the team, you will work closely with data engineers, full-stack developers, and instructional designers to embed intelligent functionalities into our educational platforms, particularly VSTAR. Your work will focus on creating personalized learning experiences, semantic content search, recommendation systems, and predictive analytics to identify at-risk learners and track competency progression. This is a highly autonomous position that offers the opportunity to shape AI strategy from inception to production, directly impacting the future of medical training and education., * Design, develop, and implement AI-powered features for educational platforms, including intelligent tutoring, semantic search, and personalized content recommendations * Apply advanced AI implementation strategies such as retrieval-augmented generation, prompt engineering, and LLM orchestration to support educational use cases * Build backend services and APIs to expose AI functionalities, collaborating with development teams for seamless integration * Evaluate and select AI tools and services, balancing performance, cost, and reliability considerations * Ensure responsible AI practices by implementing guardrails, content filtering, and transparency measures * Develop and maintain ML pipelines in Databricks for feature engineering, model training, and evaluation * Deploy and monitor AI models and services in production, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance * Implement MLOps best practices, including version control, testing, documentation, and reproducibility * Own the full lifecycle of AI features, including maintenance, updates, and decommissioning * Contribute to predictive modeling initiatives such as learner performance forecasting and early intervention detection * Collaborate with data engineering to ensure data infrastructure supports AI initiatives * Work with instructional designers and educational leadership to identify high-impact AI opportunities * Maintain current knowledge of AI advancements relevant to education and healthcare sectors * Document processes and share knowledge across teams to foster continuous improvement ## Related Videos - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. 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