Senior AI Data Engineer

The Intersect Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intersect Group in Plano, TX is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to join a strategic innovation group responsible for researching, designing, and deploying advanced AI solutions across the enterprise. This role offers the opportunity to influence AI direction from the earliest stages and to develop production-ready models that drive measurable business outcomes.

You will work hands-on designing models, building pipelines, performing QA, and translating experimental approaches into scalable,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Computer Science is required; advanced degrees preferred.
• Two plus years of experience with Python ML frameworks (PyTorch or TensorFlow) is required.
• Experience applying large language models, generative AI, or agent-based frameworks to real problems is expected.
• Proven success delivering at least one large-scale AI/ML solution in Azure, AWS, or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver AI and ML solutions that support enterprise initiatives.
• Serve as a senior technical authority guiding AI strategies, experimentation, and innovation.
• Lead research to identify high-value AI opportunities across the organization.
• Build and optimize models including deep learning, LLM-based solutions, and predictive systems.
• Develop end-to-end data pipelines for preparation, training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to align requirements.

Skills

Python machine learning

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Large language models / Generative AI

Cloud ML (Azure/AWS/GCP)

MLOps / Deployment (Docker, Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's in Mathematics or Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

MLflow

Job description

We are ONLY Targeting candidates currently located in DFW or IRVINE CA. Not looking to leverage Vendors or C2C Candidates. This is a FTE Direct Hire role with NO SPONSORSHIP

About the Company

At The Intersect Group, we are partnering with an established, innovation driven organization that is investing heavily in AI, advanced engineering, and next generation digital solutions. The company is committed to transforming the way technology supports the business by strengthening automation, modernizing platforms, and shaping new AI capabilities from the ground up. With strong executive sponsorship and a forward leaning vision, the team values curiosity, technical excellence, and impactful problem solving.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior AI Engineer to join a highly strategic innovation group responsible for researching, designing, and deploying advanced AI solutions across the enterprise. This role offers the opportunity to influence AI direction from the earliest stages, shape foundational capabilities, and develop production ready models that drive measurable business outcomes. You will work in a hands on capacity designing models, building pipelines, performing QA, and converting experimental approaches into scalable, enterprise grade solutions. This is a collaborative, business facing role that requires strong communication skills, deep technical expertise, and the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver AI and machine learning solutions that support enterprise level initiatives
• Serve as a senior technical authority guiding AI strategies, experimentation, and innovation
• Lead research and discovery efforts to identify high value AI opportunities across the organization
• Build and optimize models including deep learning, LLM based solutions, and predictive systems
• Develop end to end pipelines for data preparation, training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring
• Optimize model performance, scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency
• Embed fairness, transparency, and responsible AI practices into all model development
• Stay current with emerging AI trends, frameworks, and tools and apply them to strategic planning
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and business teams to ensure alignment on requirements
• Perform hands on QA and validation to ensure model integrity and performance
• Participate in additional technical projects and initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Computer Science required; advanced degrees preferred

Required Skills

• Two plus years of experience with Python machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
• Proven experience applying large language models, generative AI or agent based frameworks to real business problems
• Demonstrated success delivering at least one large scale AI or ML solution in Azure, AWS or GCP
• Strong understanding of ML algorithms, deep learning architectures, data structures and optimization techniques
• Familiarity with MLOps and deployment technologies including Docker, Kubernetes and MLflow
• Ability to translate experimental research into practical enterprise grade implementations
• Excellent communication, critical thinking and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience with transformers, federated learning, edge AI or real time inference is a plus
• Contribution to open source research, patents or publications is highly valued
• Must be able to work onsite in Plano, TX four to five days per week; exceptional candidates may be considered for two to three days onsite

Preferred Skills

• Strong mathematical foundation, comfortable with exponents, division and advanced concepts used in AI engineering
• Highly collaborative and eager to work in a fast moving discovery phase environment
• Confident communicator capable of engaging senior leaders and cross functional partners
• Thrives in hands on problem solving and ground level innovation work

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Intersect Group is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.