AI/ML Software Applications Lead

TAMU-CC Autonomy Research Institute; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance program

Retirement options (TRS/ORP)

Paid time off

Job summary

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi's Autonomy Research Institute seeks a Software Applications Developer III – AI/ML to lead software projects, mentor junior developers, and deliver AI/ML-enabled web and server-side solutions for UAS applications.

The role focuses on technical leadership, architecture oversight, and collaboration with stakeholders to optimize systems and ensure code quality. Requires strong AI/ML and software development background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or applicable field
• Five (5) years of related experience
• High School Diploma/GED with nine (9) years related experience; OR
• Associate’s degree with seven (7) years related experience; OR
• Master’s degree with three (3) years related experience
• Maintain a Valid Driver’s License
• Proficiency in AI/ML model development using Python and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn
• Experience with database development using Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL
• Proficiency with Git and version-control workflows
• Experience leading software or AI/ML development efforts and providing technical guidance or mentorship

Responsibilities

• Train, test, evaluate, and optimize AI/ML models for production environments
• Integrate AI/ML components into web-based and backend systems
• Ensure the security, scalability, reliability, and maintainability of applications
• Review and approve software designs and coordinate the integration of multiple codebases
• Provide technical oversight and ensure adherence to software development best practices and standards
• Oversee the review and analysis of software documentation and production performance to facilitate problem resolution
• Develop, review, and approve test plans for AI/ML models and software solutions
• Participate in data architecture design, system optimization, and performance tuning
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Python AI/ML development

AI/ML model deployment

Git / version control

Software architecture guidance

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or applicable field

High School Diploma/GED with 9 years related experience

Associate’s degree with 7 years related experience

Master’s degree with 3 years related experience

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi's Autonomy Research Institute seeks a Software Applications Developer III – AI/ML to lead software projects, mentor junior developers, and deliver AI/ML-enabled web and server-side solutions for UAS applications.

The role focuses on technical leadership, architecture oversight, and collaboration with stakeholders to optimize systems and ensure code quality. Requires strong AI/ML and software development background.