AI/Machine Learning Engineer - Python - Loops

Job Description

As a Software Engineer, AI/ML, you will design, build, and optimize the backend systems that power intelligent agent workflows. You will work across data pipelines, APIs, and AI/ML frameworks to create reliable, scalable, and production-ready solutions. This role emphasizes strong software engineering fundamentals, with the added dimension of applying AI/ML concepts to real-world enterprise applications.

What You'll Do:

• Backend & Systems Engineering

• Build and maintain Python-based services, integrations, and data pipelines that support AI agent functionality.

• Develop reusable libraries, APIs, and frameworks to accelerate AI-driven product capabilities.

• Ensure code quality, maintainability, and scalability through testing, CI/CD, and performance monitoring.

• Applied AI/ML Engineering

• Implement and optimize workflows leveraging LLMs, embeddings, RAG systems, and vector databases.

• Integrate AI/ML libraries and external APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain, Pinecone, Weaviate).

• Experiment with prompt engineering and fine-tuning to improve reliability and performance of deployed agents.

• Collaboration & Delivery

• Partner with product and core engineering teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.

• Contribute to architecture decisions and internal technical documentation.

• Support the deployment of agents into enterprise environments with a focus on stability, accuracy, and scale.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of professional experience as a Python Engineer / Backend Engineer (experience with AI/ML is a strong plus).

• Strong proficiency in Python and familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript for integrations.

• Hands-on knowledge of AI/ML frameworks and tools (OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain, vector DBs, RAG).

• Understanding of system integration patterns and comfort working with RESTful APIs, JSON, and data pipelines

• Experience with enterprise systems (CRM, ERP, Helpdesk, Developer platforms, HR/Finance systems) is a plus.

• Strong debugging, testing, and optimization skills.

• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

What Success Looks Like in 3–6 Months

• Technical Depth: You’ll be proficient in the internal platform, building integrations and Python services with confidence.

• AI/ML Impact: You’ll have delivered backend components that integrate AI/ML capabilities into enterprise workflows.

• Engineering Excellence: You’ll contribute to reusable libraries, deployment pipelines, and system reliability practices.

• Team Contribution: You’ll collaborate effectively with other engineers and product teams, influencing technical direction.

Additional Information

What We’re Offering

• Salary Range: $130,000 to $150,000 plus bonus potential

• Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance

• 401K with Company contribution

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life insurance and disability benefits

• Tuition assistance

• Community involvement and volunteering events

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer