AI Engineer R&D

Nova Southeastern University; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Retirement plan

Excellent medical and dental plans

Job summary

Nova Southwestern University is seeking an AI Engineer R&D to support human-centered AI research in an onsite Clearwater, FL environment. The role focuses on building ML and LLM capabilities, designing evaluation strategies, and translating experiments into deployable systems with an interdisciplinary team. You will develop and optimize AI models, create RAG pipelines, and report findings to drive real-world AI deployments.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python or R and similar languages.
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face).
• Strong data analysis and statistical modeling knowledge.
• Experience with NLP and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
• Excellent problem solving and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Research, build, train, and deploy ML models, algorithms, and LLM apps.
• Design custom workflows, including RAG pipelines.
• Test and evaluate model quality with benchmarks and feedback.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on human-centered AI solutions.
• Conduct experiments and analyze results to improve models.
• Contribute to AI system design and architecture.
• Optimize models for performance and scalability.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations on findings.
• Stay updated with AI research and propose new approaches.
• Ensure ethical and responsible use of AI technologies.

Skills

Python/R

ML frameworks

Data analysis

NLP/RAG

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Hugging Face

Job description

Nova Southwestern University is seeking an AI Engineer R&D to support research and development of human-centered AI solutions. This onsite role in Clearwater, FL focuses on building machine learning and LLM capabilities, designing evaluation approaches, and translating experimental results into deployable systems with an interdisciplinary team.

Research and Development Responsibilities

• Research, build, train, and deploy machine learning models, algorithms, and LLM applications
• Design custom workflows, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines
• Test and evaluate model quality using benchmarks, guardrails, and human feedback to help prevent system drift
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to create and integrate human-centered AI-driven solutions
• Conduct experiments and analyze results to improve AI models
• Contribute to the design and architecture of AI systems
• Optimize AI models for performance and scalability
• Prepare technical reports and presentations based on research findings
• Stay updated with the latest AI and machine learning research and trends, proposing innovative solutions as new technologies emerge
• Ensure the ethical and responsible use of AI technologies

Required Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages
• Experience with AI and machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face
• Knowledge of data analysis and statistical modeling
• Experience with deep learning techniques, NLP (Natural Language Processing), and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred Background

• Up to two (2) years of relevant experience required
• Experience in artificial intelligence research, development, or related technologies is preferred

Tools and Technologies

• Python, R
• TensorFlow, PyTorch
• Hugging Face
• NLP (Natural Language Processing)
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

Compensation and Employment Details

• Job category: Non-Exempt
• Hiring range: Commensurate with experience
• Pay basis: Hourly
• Subject to grant funding: Yes

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Potential Field of Study (If Required)

• Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology, or a related field

Benefits

• Tuition waiver
• Retirement plan
• Excellent medical and dental plans

Location and Workplace Setting

• Location: Clearwater, FL
• Work setting: Onsite

Additional Information

• Safety sensitive position: No
• Background screening required: No

Nova Southwestern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities. The university will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.