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# AI / ML Engineer

- **Company:** Washington and Idaho Railway Inc
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $152,000 - $220,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Language Modeling, Rapid Prototyping Process, Tensorflow, Software Deployment, Delivery Pipeline, Large Language Models, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Data Lakes, Machine Learning Operations, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/px8fwj2go8

## About the Role

* MSc or PhD in a relevant technical discipline, with at least 5 years of experience leading AI/ML projects, preferably including computer vision initiatives.
 * Strong hands-on expertise in designing, building, training, and deploying AI/ML solutions in production environments.
 * Deep knowledge of Computer Vision, Core Deep Learning, and Neural Network architectures.
 * Experience with modern AI/ML development including:
 * Advanced vision models for detection, segmentation, and classification.
 * Multimodal systems integrating vision, language, and sensor data.
 * Spatial intelligence techniques such as 3D scene understanding and reconstruction.
 * Proficiency in deep learning frameworks and production-grade programming languages.
 * Expertise in optimizing models for performance and efficiency, especially in resource-constrained environments.
 * Familiarity with deployment pipelines and model optimization for diverse hardware targets.
 * Strong leadership skills including mentoring, technical direction, and cross-team collaboration.
 * Highly motivated, adaptable, and a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced AI/ML Engineer to join our dynamic team and help drive the future of construction technology innovation. In this role, you will leverage our extensive data lake to design, build, and deploy cutting-edge machine learning models that transform raw data into actionable intelligence. Your work will enable customers to gain seamless, data-rich insights for enhanced jobsite understanding and collaboration. You will develop and optimize high-performance ML pipelines, ensuring our platform remains scalable and at the forefront of AI-driven construction solutions. This role requires proactive ownership, technical leadership, and collaboration within an agile, multidisciplinary environment., * Develop and apply machine learning frameworks to create robust AI solutions tailored to construction site challenges.

 * Utilize and adapt existing Vision-Language Models (VLMs), Large Language Models (LLMs), generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures, and agents.
 * Lead data curation efforts and conduct rigorous data quality assessments to prepare datasets for continuous automated model updates and improvements.
 * Collaborate within an agile, cross-functional team to deploy AI/ML solutions in cloud environments, enabling rapid prototyping and iteration.
 * Take full ownership of assigned components from initial conception through production deployment and ongoing monitoring.
 * Provide technical leadership by driving key decisions, mentoring team members, and fostering collaboration across engineering and product teams.
 * Optimize machine learning models and pipelines for scalability, efficiency, and performance.