Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Ignis AI; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a seasoned AI Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this remote role, you'll develop cutting-edge conversational and reasoning AI applications, shaping the future of talent acquisition and management. With a focus on skills-based hiring, you'll leverage your expertise in AI/ML engineering to design and implement transformative AI-driven functionalities. This is a unique opportunity to influence product strategy and make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about AI and eager to drive change, this role offers the chance to thrive in a collaborative and inclusive setting.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plans

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Competitive Compensation Package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering with a focus on Generative AI.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with relevant ML/AI libraries.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing AI-powered applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy AI-driven functionalities including conversational assistants.
• Optimize model performance, cost, and latency.
• Work cross-functionally with data engineering and software development teams.

Skills

AI/ML Engineering

Generative AI

Large Language Models (LLMs)

Python

Problem Solving

Cross-Functional Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

LangChain

OpenAI API

Hugging Face

PyTorch

AWS

GCP

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

FAISS

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Ignis AI

Operations and People Leadership | 0-1 AI Product Development | PMP-Certified

The AI revolution is here, transforming the workplace at an unprecedented pace. Routine tasks are being automated, driving efficiency but also reshaping the job market. This means new opportunities are emerging and traditional roles are evolving. Ignis AI is building a next generation of Talent Acquisition and Talent Management systems that empower individuals and businesses to thrive in this changing landscape. Our goal is to enable individuals to advance their careers and to allow organizations to adapt seamlessly to the evolving workforce demands. By leveling the workforce field, we help everyone to unlock their potential and achieve success.

At Ignis AI, we embrace skills-based hiring, including skills such as creativity, communication and collaboration. We're looking for a seasoned AI Engineer to join a growing AI and Data Science team and develop cutting-edge conversational and reasoning AI applications. This is a unique opportunity to influence the build of a product that is poised to transform the industry.

This is a remote role based in the United States.

Ideal candidates are based in the East Coast Area.

Occasional travel is anticipated.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-driven functionalities, including conversational assistants and document analysis (e.g., summarization, reasoning, extraction).
• Build and fine-tune Large Language Model (LLM) pipelines, including prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and embeddings-based search.
• Develop AI reasoning mechanisms.
• Optimize model performance, cost, and latency.
• Implement AI evaluation frameworks to assess system accuracy, reliability, and user experience.
• Assist the executive team by providing technical expertise on architecture and best practices.
• Work cross-functionally with data engineering and software development teams to integrate and manage AI infrastructure, including vector databases, inference pipelines, and model hosting services.
• Work cross-functionally with product and design teams to align AI capabilities with business needs.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in LLMs, embeddings, and AI reasoning to inform strategy and implementation.
• Establish initial coding standards and best practices, ensuring scalable and maintainable AI development.

Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, with a strong focus on Generative AI, LLMs, and embeddings.
• Expertise in working with LLM frameworks such as LangChain, OpenAI API, or similar.
• Experience building conversational AI systems, RAG-based architectures, and knowledge retrieval solutions.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with relevant ML/AI libraries (e.g., Hugging Face, PyTorch).
• Experience with vector databases (e.g., FAISS, Pinecone, Weaviate) and embeddings-based search.
• Familiarity with cloud-based AI deployment (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proven track record of designing and implementing AI-powered applications in production settings.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-moving startup environment.
• Prior experience in a startup or early-stage company is a plus.
• Knowledge of AI ethics, security, and compliance considerations is a plus.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• A strong record of effective cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• A taste for innovation and optimization.
• Be a self-starter who thrives in an environment where they have both technical ownership and strategic influence.
• Have a strong balance of hands-on engineering expertise and high-level AI system design skills.
• Be excited about building AI-driven products from scratch and laying the foundation for a scalable AI architecture.
• Be comfortable working in an unstructured, fast-changing environment where decisions need to be made quickly.
• Have the ability to explain complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

As part of our skills-based selection process, candidates may be asked to complete online assessments to help us better understand their fit for the role.

• Opportunity to lead and shape the product strategy of a forward-thinking company.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive compensation package and benefits.
• Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000. Negotiable based on education, experience, and skills.
• Benefits include paid time off and 401(k) plans. medical, dental, and vision insurance are available after an introductory period.

If you have a passion for helping to bring new products to market and a desire to make a real impact on the future of work, we encourage you to apply!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development and Human Resources Services

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