Senior AI/ML Software Developer Specialist

job summary:

Join a high-impact AI engineering team focused on building next-generation machine learning and intelligent automation solutions. This role offers the opportunity to develop production-grade AI applications, deploy advanced machine learning models, and help drive enterprise AI adoption through cloud-native architecture, MLOps, and modern software engineering practices. Ideal for experienced developers with strong AI/ML, cloud, and DevOps expertise who are passionate about transforming innovative concepts into scalable business solutions.

location: Austin, Texas

job type: Contract

salary: $86 - 91 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy production-ready AI and machine learning applications
• Transform AI proof-of-concept solutions into scalable enterprise web applications
• Build secure, user-friendly web interfaces for AI-powered engineering workflows
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
• Deploy and manage AI/ML workloads across cloud platforms
• Implement MLOps best practices for model training, deployment, monitoring, and governance
• Build and optimize machine learning models for real-world production use
• Develop solutions involving NLP, large language models, computer vision, and predictive analytics
• Integrate AI services with enterprise applications and data platforms
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to deliver innovative AI solutions
• Support model performance tuning, optimization, and scalability initiatives

qualifications:

Qualifications

8+ years of experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or OCI

8+ years of DevOps experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, and CI/CD automation

8+ years of experience with SQL and NoSQL database technologies

8+ years of scripting experience using Bash and PowerShell

8+ years of experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD platforms

3+ years of production Python development experience

3+ years of experience with NLP, LLMs, transformers, RAG systems, prompt engineering, or AI application development

3+ years of experience with time-series forecasting, anomaly detection, or real-time monitoring systems

3+ years of experience developing recommender systems or personalization engines

3+ years of MLOps experience using tools such as MLflow, Kubeflow, Airflow, or Weights & Biases

3+ years of experience with distributed model training and scalable ML architectures

3+ years of computer vision experience using technologies such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV, or YOLO

Experience with feature engineering, feature stores, and model optimization techniques

Experience deploying AI/ML solutions that serve real-world users in production environments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with GIS and spatial data analysis

Transportation, logistics, smart city, or infrastructure industry experience

Computer vision experience applied to infrastructure or vehicle-related data

Knowledge of public sector security, compliance, and governance requirements

Experience with digital twin technologies and Unreal Engine

Familiarity with Google Maps, Cesium APIs, or geospatial visualization platforms

Experience with Polygonflow Dash or similar visualization technologies

Experience working with Hugging Face, Ollama, and open-source LLM frameworks

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.