AI Engineer

Robotic Technologies Automation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Robotic Technologies Automation seeks an AI Engineer for Houston, TX. The role is a 13-month engagement with flexible work authorization requirements and multiple work types (W-2, 1099, C2C). You will build and scale enterprise AI platforms, leveraging Python and Copilot tooling to advance our enterprise data capabilities.

The ideal candidate has strong independent execution skills and can collaborate with leadership on complex AI integrations across large enterprises or consulting environments.

Qualifications

• Strong Python development experience for AI/data science
• Proven AI/ML platform engineering or enterprise data platforms
• Familiarity with Copilot Studio, Microsoft Copilot or similar tools
• Knowledge of identity and security integration in enterprise environments
• Background in large enterprise or consulting environments
• Strong IC who can work independently while collaborating with leadership

Responsibilities

• Operate as a strong IC within enterprise AI initiatives
• Collaborate with leadership to implement enterprise AI integration
• Contribute to design and implementation of AI platforms across teams

Skills

Python development

AI/ML platform engineering

Enterprise data platforms

Copilot Studio / Copilot

Identity & security integration

Enterprise/consulting experience

Independent contributor

Education

Tools

Copilot Studio

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title: AI Engineer, Location: Houston, TX, Duration: 13 Months, Bill Rate: $78/hour (C2C), Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C, Client: To Be Discussed Later, Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, CPT, OPT-EAD, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description

• Strong expertise in Python development (core language for AI and data science).
• Proven experience with AI/ML platform engineering or enterprise-scale data platforms.
• Familiarity with Copilot Studio, Microsoft Copilot, or similar tools for enterprise AI integration.
• Knowledge of identity and security integration in enterprise environments.
• Background in large enterprise or consulting environments (not early-stage startup only).
• Strong IC who can operate independently while collaborating with leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building enterprise AI platforms from the ground up.
• Familiarity with cloud-based AI services (Azure OpenAI, AWS AI/ML, etc.).
• Ability to present technical work clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Prior experience in the oil & gas or energy sector is a plus.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.