Applied AI Engineer

SOCOTEC US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 157,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC US is seeking an Applied AI Engineer to design, develop, and deploy AI models enhancing our chatbot program and AI-driven solutions. You will work with data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders to implement scalable machine learning pipelines and stay at the forefront of AI advancements.

You will focus on NLP model development, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and ensuring robust performance through hyperparameter tuning and production-grade deployment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python and AI/ML libraries (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face).
• Strong NLP expertise and experience building chatbot or conversational AI systems.
• Hands-on AI model development: data preprocessing, training, evaluation, and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement ML models for NLP and AI applications in chatbot and enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and software engineers to translate requirements into AI-driven solutions.
• Build and optimize end-to-end ML pipelines from data preprocessing to model deployment.

Skills

Python

NLP

AI/ML

LangChain

Jupyter Notebook

Agile

Git/GitHub

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Docker

LangChain

GitHub

Job description

Company Description

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects

SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.

Job Description

As an Applied AI Engineer at SOCOTEC, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying AI models that enhance our chatbot program and other AI-driven solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders, to integrate advanced AI technologies that address real-world challenges within our industry. You will focus on building scalable, efficient, and accurate machine learning pipelines while staying at the forefront of the latest AI advancements.

• Developing AI Models: Design and implement machine learning models tailored to natural language processing (NLP) and other AI applications within our chatbot and enterprise systems.


• Collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with product managers, data scientists, and software engineers to translate business requirements into intelligent AI-driven solutions.


• Building and Maintaining AI Pipelines: Create and optimize end-to-end machine learning pipelines, from data preprocessing to model deployment, ensuring scalability and performance.


• Optimizing Model Performance: Continuously fine-tune and improve the accuracy, speed, and robustness of AI models, leveraging techniques like hyperparameter tuning and model optimization.


• Implementing Best Practices in AI/ML Development: Ensure the reliability and quality of AI models by following best practices for training, testing, and model evaluation.


• Integrating AI Solutions: Work closely with backend engineers to integrate AI models into production environments using tools like LangChain and cloud services.


• Staying Updated with AI/ML Trends: Keep up with the latest developments in AI, machine learning, and natural language processing, applying new techniques to improve our technology stack.


• Documentation: Provide detailed documentation of AI workflows, models, and algorithms to facilitate collaboration and ensure long-term maintainability.


• Perform all duties as assigned by your manager

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python and experience with AI/ML libraries such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Hugging Face.


• Strong understanding of natural language processing (NLP) and experience building chatbot or conversational AI systems.


• Hands-on experience with AI model development, including data preprocessing, model training, evaluation, and deployment.


• Familiarity with AI/ML tools like Jupyter Notebook and cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.


• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub) and agile development methodologies.


• Ability to optimize model performance and scale AI solutions for production use.


• Experience with frameworks like LangChain for building conversational AI workflows.


• The ideal candidate should have at least 4-7 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with reinforcement learning, transfer learning, or other advanced AI techniques.


• Knowledge of model monitoring, A/B testing, and continuous improvement strategies for AI systems.


• Experience with containerization tools like Docker for deploying AI solutions.


• Passion for exploring and implementing the latest advancements in AI technology.

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about building and deploying AI-driven solutions.

Additional Information

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time, onsite 4 days a week

Salary: $157-200k

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.