Artificial Intelligence (AI) Consultant

Skywalk Global; Middletown Township (PA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Skywalk Global is seeking a highly skilled AI/ML professional to design, develop, and deploy AI models and algorithms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to address AI-related challenges and continuously improve models through experimentation.

The role requires staying current with AI/ML advancements, applying NLP and computer vision, and using TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn to deliver innovative solutions. Remote-first work with on-site options as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field.
• Experience with NLP and computer vision.
• Experience with ML frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI models and algorithms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address AI-related challenges.
• Continuously improve AI models through iteration and experimentation.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning.

Skills

NLP

Computer Vision

ML frameworks

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering/Math

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Job description

Thecandidateselectedwillperformthefollowingduties:

• Design,develop,anddeployAImodelsandalgorithms.
• Collaboratewithcross-functionalteamstoidentifyandaddressAI-relatedchallenges.
• ContinuouslyimproveAImodelsthroughiterationandexperimentation.
• StayuptodatewiththelatestadvancementsinAIandmachinelearning.

Thecandidateselectedforthispositionmusthavethefollowingskillsandqualifications:

• Bachelor’sorMaster’sdegreeincomputerscience,Engineering,Mathematics,orrelatedfield.
• Experiencewithnaturallanguageprocessing(NLP)andcomputervision.
• Experiencewithmachinelearningframeworksandlibraries(e.g.,TensorFlow,PyTorch,scikit-learn).
• Strongproblem-solvingskillsandtheabilitytoworkindependentlyandcollaboratively.
• Excellentcommunicationskills,bothwrittenandverbal.

EngagementRequirements

• Candidate’slocationispreferredtobewithintheContinentalUnitedStates.
• Theworklocationwillbevirtual/remoteuntilfurthernotice.Whenrequiredtobeonsite,theworklocationwillbeateitherPATurnpike’sCentralAdministrationBuildinglocatedat700SouthEisenhowerBoulevardinMiddletown,PA,orPATurnpike’sTurnpikeIndustrialParklocationlocatedat2850TurnpikeIndustrialDrive,Middletown,PA.
• In-personinterviewsorworksessionswithstakeholderswillbeconductedatthePATurnpikefacilitiesinMiddletown,PA.
• TheresourceshallattendanorientationsessiononsiteatoneofthePATurnpike’sMiddletown,PAoffices.TheresourceshallbeonsiteforthefulldayofthisorientationwheretheywillpickupanyassignedPATurnpikeEquipment,bytheresource.Equipmentwillnotbeshippedandcannotbepickupbyanyoneotherthantheselectedresource.Travelcostsassociatedwithpickingupthisequipmentplustheorientationdaywillnotbereimbursed.
• Noadditionalcompensationforanytravelrequired,iftheresourceisbasedwithina3-hourcommutingdistance.Therateisinclusiveofanytravelcosts.
• InaccordancewithOST'stravelexpenseguidelines,alltravelexpensesshallbesubmittednolaterthan60daysofthetraveloccurrence.Theindividualresourceand/orvendorwillberesponsibleforanyexpensessubmittedpastthe60-daytimeframe.
• Thevendormustarrangeforworkspaceforitsprojectteam.ThePATurnpikewillprovidemeetingspace;however,itdoesnotplantohousetheprojectteamonadailybasisunlessthisstatementofworkstatesotherwise.
• Remoteconnectivity:computerequipmentandaccesstorequiredadministrativeservicesandfacilitieswillbeprovidedtovendorresourcesasrequired.ComputerequipmentforusewhileengagedwiththeTurnpikemayincludealaptop,iPadorothertabletdevice,laptopbag,monitors,wirelesskeyboard,mouse,orotherequipmentasrequiredtoperformjobfunctions.Whenanengagementends,allequipmentissuedtothevendorresourcesmustbereturnedtothePATurnpikewithin2weeksoftheresourcesbeingoffboarded.AllequipmentshallbereturnedtothePATurnpikeingoodworkingcondition.ThePrimeContractorwillbeinvoicedforanyunreturnedequipmentorequipmentdamagedbeyondreasonablewearandtear.
• Vendorresourcesmust:
• CompletetheconsultantonboardingspreadsheetprovidedbythePATurnpike.
• SignthePATurnpike’s“AcceptableUseofCommissionTechnologyResources”(Policy8.01)andtheNon-RevenueCardApplicationUseAgreementfordooraccess.
• MustprovideacopyoftheresultsofaPennsylvaniaAccesstoCriminalHistory–RecordCheckCertification(ePATCH)oftheselectedcandidatedatedafterthereleasedateoftheStatementofWork.
• ProvideacopyoftheresultsofaNationalCriminalCheck.
• IfvendorresourceswillmanageoraccessPATurnpikesystemsand/ordatafortheCommission,theymustsignanon-disclosureagreement(NDA),whichmustalsobeapprovedandsignablebytheirPATurnpikesupervisor.
• ThePATurnpikeITDepartmenthasestablishedthefollowingguidelineswhileworkingvirtuallyandthevendorresourceisexpectedtofollowthem:
• Usecamerasduringmeetings.
• Maintainaprofessionalappearancewheninmeetingsandoncamera.
• ResourcesmustbeavailabletocometothePATurnpikeworklocationwithin3hoursincaseofanemergency.
• Thevendor-providedresourceisexpectedtobeon-siteasneededforplannedimplementationsorsystemissues(whenrequired)withadvancenoticegivenwhenpossible.
• ThePATurnpikehaseleven(11)holidays(forsalariedemployees)whentheCABisclosed.ThoseholidaysareNewYear’sDay,M.L.KingJr.Birthday,PresidentsDay,GoodFriday,MemorialDay,Juneteenth,IndependenceDay,LaborDay,VeteransDay,ThanksgivingDay,andChristmasDay.
• OvertimerequestsalwaysneedtohavepriorapprovalofProjectPrincipalwiththerightfulreasonsforovertime.

ProvenexperienceinAI,machinelearning,ordatascience.

Required

Experiencewithnaturallanguageprocessing(NLP)andcomputervision.

Required

Experiencewithmachinelearningframeworksandlibraries(e.g.,TensorFlow,PyTorch,scikit-learn).Required

Familiaritywithcloudplatforms(Azure)andAzureSynapseanddataworkflows(pipelines).Required

Bachelor’sorMaster’sdegreeincomputerscience,Engineering,Mathematics,orarelatedfield.