Research & Development Engineer

TrulyHired; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Vector Solutions seeks an experienced Research & Development Engineer to design, prototype, and integrate AI/ML features into our SaaS platform. You will work under senior engineers to apply models, validate results, and ensure robust production-ready code.

Applicants should have 5+ years of software development, a strong ML foundation, and practical experience with OpenAI, TensorFlow or PyTorch. Strong collaboration and testing discipline are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering AI/ML features in SaaS products.
• Strong coding skills and tests in production-ready apps.
• Practical ML model training, evaluation, and deployment experience.
• Ability to translate requirements into clean, tested code.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and refine prototypes applying AI/ML models to Vector's SaaS products.
• Write and maintain code that integrates AI/ML APIs into workflows.
• Support data preparation and labeling for model training and evaluation.
• Run experiments, document results, and summarize findings for review.
• Collaborate with QA to test AI-driven features for accuracy and performance.
• Monitor deployed AI features and escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Python

AI/ML concepts

JavaScript

Git

ML frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

OpenAI API

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Hugging Face

Job description

Research & Development Engineer Full Description

Vector Solutions is a leading, AI-enabled, performance platform powering safe, compliant, and efficient operations for the public, educational, and commercial sectors. We bring training, safety, and workforce operations together to boost readiness, reduce risk, and drive high-performance results for the everyday heroes who count on us.

What You'll Do:

• Build, test, and refine prototypes and features that apply AI and machine learning models (including large language models) to Vector's SaaS products, under the direction of senior engineers and R&D leadership.
• Write, debug, and maintain application code that integrates AI/ML APIs and services into existing product workflows.
• Support data preparation, labeling, and pipeline tasks needed to train, fine-tune, or evaluate AI models, following guidance from senior team members.
• Execute experiments designed by senior engineers, document results, and summarize findings for team review.
• Collaborate with QA to test AI-driven features for accuracy, reliability, and performance prior to release.
• Assist in monitoring deployed AI features for performance issues, escalating problems to senior engineers as needed.
• Contribute to internal documentation of AI workflows, model usage guidelines, and known limitations.
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback from senior engineers and technical leads.
• Stay current on emerging AI tools and techniques relevant to assigned project work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML-related projects.
• Strong working knowledge of at least one modern programming language commonly used in AI/ML development (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or similar), gained through several years of hands‑on development experience.
• Solid understanding of machine learning concepts and practical experience with common AI/ML frameworks or APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Ability to take direction and requirements from senior engineers and R&D leadership and independently translate them into working, well‑tested code.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to test and validate technical work before hand‑off.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting work and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks within a clearly defined project scope.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools, frameworks, and AI techniques.

Preferred:

• Experience working with LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic) or open-source ML frameworks;
• Experience in a SaaS product development environment; prior experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into production applications.

What You Can Expect From Us:

• Friendly, open, and casual work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month after hire
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Healthy work-life balance with flexible work arrangements and generous time off
• Generous referral incentive program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Pet Insurance
• OnePass Gym/Wellness Discount Program
• Calm Health-Employee Membership
• Company social events
• Employee Resource Groups
• Philanthropic opportunities

Vector Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

The base salary range provided is a good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay may vary based on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. Compensation will always comply with applicable state and local pay laws, including but not limited to those in California, Colorado, New York, and Washington.