Temporary AI Engineer

Job Summary: AI Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and evaluation of advanced artificial intelligence systems, with a focus on Agentic AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, Machine Learning (ML), and Deep Learning (DL). The candidate will work closely with interdisciplinary research teams to develop intelligent AI applications, autonomous agents, data-driven models, and AI-enabled solutions for research and real-world applications., * Develop and evaluate AI agents capable of reasoning, planning, tool use, decision-making, and autonomous task execution.

• Design and implement LLM-based applications, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), conversational AI, document intelligence, and knowledge-based systems.
• Develop and train machine learning and deep learning models for classification, prediction, anomaly detection, computer vision, and data analytics.
• Implement Generative AI solutions for text, images, synthetic data generation, and multimodal applications.
• Integrate AI models with databases, APIs, software platforms, simulations, and other computational systems.
• Conduct experiments, evaluate AI model performance, and contribute to technical reports, research publications, and project deliverables.

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience or master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.

• Strong programming experience in Python.
• Fundamental knowledge of Machine Learning and Deep Learning.
• Experience or coursework in LLMs, Generative AI, or AI/ML model development.
• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Basic understanding of LLM frameworks, RAG, embeddings, vector databases, or AI agent architectures., * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and software development skills.
• Knowledge of Agentic AI, LLMs, Generative AI, ML, and Deep Learning.
• Ability to develop and integrate AI models and applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn and apply emerging AI technologies.

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

• This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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$30.00 per hour Work Schedule

8:30am - 5pm

40 Hours Temporary Disclosure

As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement).

Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part.

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