Senior AI Engineer

Acrisureinnovation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation policy

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Acrisureinnovation is looking for a Senior AI Engineer to join its Enterprise Technology Group in Austin, TX. The role involves leading AI initiatives and working closely with cross-functional teams to create production-ready ML models.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10+ years of AI/ML engineering experience, proficient Python skills, and the ability to engage with business stakeholders. This full-time position operates on-site 4 days per week, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of hands-on AI/ML engineering experience required.
• Strong skills in Python and familiarity with LLM-based applications.
• Ability to work independently and lead projects without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy ML models from prototype to production.
• Engage with business stakeholders to gather and refine project requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop scalable systems.

Skills

AI/ML engineering experience

Python

ML algorithms and model development

Engagement with business stakeholders

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Google Cloud

LangChain

Job description

Senior AI Engineer

Location: Austin, TX – On‑site 4 days per week. Full‑time. No C2C or C2H and no visa sponsorship.

The Role

Join Acrisure’s Enterprise Technology Group to lead end‑to‑end AI initiatives, working closely with cross‑functional teams to build production‑ready ML models and scalable systems on a stack that includes Python, Kubernetes, Google Cloud, LangChain, and LLMs.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy ML models from prototype to production.
• Own the full lifecycle of ML projects.
• Engage directly with business stakeholders to gather and refine project requirements.
• Translate requirements into structured work packages with clear milestones and deliverables.
• Monitor and follow up to ensure timely and high‑quality project delivery.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to develop scalable systems.
• Improve model accuracy, performance, and reliability.
• Apply best practices in testing, MLOps, and observability.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of hands‑on AI/ML engineering experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead projects without day‑to‑day supervision.
• Confidence engaging with non‑technical business stakeholders and translating needs into technical plans.
• Strong Python skills required; a second coding language is a plus.
• Deep experience with ML algorithms and model development.
• BS in CS or a related field in AI Engineering.
• Proven experience deploying LLM‑based applications using API calls to frontier models (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini) required.
• Familiarity with the Palantir platform (AIP, Foundry, or Ontology) desirable.
• Experience with LangChain, LLMs, Kubernetes, or GCP nice to have.
• Comfortable with an on‑site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross‑functional partnership.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation.
• Generous vacation policy, paid holidays, and paid sick time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee‑paid).
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Company‑paid group life insurance.
• Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Calm App subscription.
• Employee‑paid pet insurance and optional supplemental insurance coverage.
• Vested 401(k) with company match and financial wellness programs.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), and commuter benefits options.
• Paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, and fertility benefits.
• Career growth and learning opportunities.
• …and so much more.

Acrisure is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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