Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer

Description We are looking for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer to join a Long-term Contract opportunity based in Houston, Texas. This position will focus on creating practical AI solutions that improve business outcomes, from model development through production support. The role blends hands-on engineering with cross-functional collaboration, helping teams adopt AI tools effectively while maintaining strong standards for privacy, security, and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Build, test, and operationalize machine learning and predictive analytics solutions, ensuring they perform reliably from initial development through production use.

• Create and support data pipelines and system integrations that supply clean, usable data for AI models and related applications.

• Work with business stakeholders to define use cases, shape AI-driven workflows, and launch solutions using modern AI platforms and assistants.

• Provide end-user guidance through training sessions, practical documentation, and direct support so teams can apply AI tools with confidence.

• Act as a trusted internal advisor on applied AI by reviewing new technologies and identifying opportunities where they can deliver measurable business value.

• Convert business challenges into scalable technical approaches and present findings clearly to both technical teams and non-technical audiences.

• Promote responsible AI practices by emphasizing data protection, model quality, governance, and secure usage across initiatives.

• Collaborate with IT, data, and operational teams to prioritize, develop, and implement AI projects that align with organizational goals.

• Take on additional assignments as needed to support evolving project and business priorities. Requirements * Demonstrated experience developing, validating, and deploying machine learning models using real-world business data.

• Strong Python programming skills, including hands-on use of libraries such as pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, and either TensorFlow or PyTorch.

• Knowledge of AI assistants and workflow tools, including prompt design, evaluation methods, and business process integration.

• Experience with production model deployment, performance tracking, and MLOps practices that support stability and version control.

• Ability to design and maintain data pipelines within cloud or enterprise environments, with exposure to Microsoft Azure preferred.

• Solid understanding of relational databases and data transformation techniques used to prepare data for AI and analytics solutions.

• Familiarity with computer vision, detection models, or related AI applications is beneficial.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams. Technology Doesn’t Change the World, People Do.®

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