AI Engineer

Acklen Avenue Software is a trusted partner in outsourced development, helping companies accelerate software delivery with agile development teams and staff augmentation. They are seeking an AI Engineer who will design, build, and deploy AI systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure the integration of AI solutions within business frameworks.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop AI-powered applications, tools, and automation solutions using modern frameworks and programming languages
• Build custom integrations between AI services and existing business systems
• Create proofs of concept and prototypes to validate AI use cases before full implementation
• Implement machine learning models, natural language processing solutions, and other AI techniques for business applications
• Develop APIs, microservices, and service layers that enable AI capabilities across the organization
• Deploy AI solutions into production environments with appropriate monitoring, observability, and logging
• Establish and enforce best practices for code quality, testing, version control, and documentation to minimize technical debt
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize existing AI systems for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows to support continuous delivery of AI applications
• Create comprehensive technical documentation to support knowledge transfer and long-term maintainability
• Partner with business units to identify high-value AI opportunities, gather requirements, and define success criteria
• Translate business needs into actionable technical AI solutions with measurable ROI
• Provide expert guidance on AI capabilities, limitations, and responsible use considerations
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure and security standards
• Support change management efforts by demonstrating AI value through prototypes, use case demos, and stakeholder education
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies, tools, and methodologies for potential business adoption
• Conduct ongoing research to stay current with industry trends, best practices, and advancements in AI and machine learning
• Contribute to the development and refinement of the organization’s AI strategy, roadmap, and governance framework
• Participate in AI Committee initiatives, working groups, and knowledge-sharing sessions
• Identify opportunities to scale successful AI solutions across departments and business units

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered
• 3-5 years of software development experience with demonstrated AI/ML project involvement
• Proficiency in Python and experience with AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Langchain, etc.)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies
• Demonstrated ability to deliver production applications from concept to deployment
• Experience with API development, database design, and system integration
• Strong understanding of software development best practices, including version control, testing, and documentation
• Experience implementing AI solutions in enterprise environments
• Familiarity with MLOps practices and tools
• Knowledge of data engineering and ETL processes
• Experience with web development frameworks and front-end technologies
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices for AI systems