AI Engineer

Apex Systems; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking an experienced ML Engineer to design, develop, and deploy advanced ML and generative AI solutions using LLMs, prompt engineering, and MLOps best practices. You will integrate Azure, Snowflake, and related technologies into scalable AI applications.

Work with cross-functional teams to ship business-driven AI solutions, fine-tune models, build CI/CD pipelines, and implement model observability, while staying current with the latest AI advancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years in ML/MLOps/software development, including 1+ year in generative AI.
• Proficiency in Python, LangChain, Hugging Face, PyTorch.
• Experience with Azure (OpenAI, ML, DevOps) and Snowflake (Snowpark, ML, Cortex).
• Strong understanding of RAG, vector databases, and prompt engineering.
• Familiarity with MLOps tools (MLflow, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions).

Responsibilities

• Build generative AI systems using Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Search, and Snowflake Cortex.
• Fine-tune LLMs/SLMs using techniques like RLHF and prompt tuning.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines and implement model observability (e.g., hallucination detection).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business-driven AI solutions.
• Maintain documentation and stay current with AI advancements.

Skills

RAG

vector databases

prompt engineering

MLOps

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Tools

Python

LangChain

Hugging Face

PyTorch

Azure

Snowflake

MLflow

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Job description

Role Overview

Design, develop, and deploy advanced ML and generative AI solutions (e.g., RAG, image generation) using LLMs, prompt engineering, and MLOps best practices. Collaborate across teams to integrate Azure, Snowflake, and other technologies into scalable, secure AI applications.

Job #3048434

Job Description

Role Overview

Design, develop, and deploy advanced ML and generative AI solutions (e.g., RAG, image generation) using LLMs, prompt engineering, and MLOps best practices. Collaborate across teams to integrate Azure, Snowflake, and other technologies into scalable, secure AI applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Build generative AI systems using Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Search, and Snowflake Cortex.
• Fine-tune LLMs/SLMs using techniques like RLHF and prompt tuning.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines and implement model observability (e.g., hallucination detection).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business-driven AI solutions.
• Maintain documentation and stay current with AI advancements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or 7+ years of software development experience.
• 4–6 years in ML/MLOps/software development, including 1+ year in generative AI.
• Proficiency in Python, LangChain, Hugging Face, PyTorch.
• Experience with Azure (OpenAI, ML, DevOps) and Snowflake (Snowpark, ML, Cortex).
• Strong understanding of RAG, vector databases, and prompt engineering.
• Familiarity with MLOps tools (MLflow, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions).

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.