Senior AI/ML Engineer

DataFitch; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DataFitch is seeking an AI & ML Engineer to design, build, and scale AI services within a secure, enterprise-grade platform. You will work across Java, Python, and Node.js stacks while aligning AI initiatives to business goals.

You will lead engineers, prototype GenAI use cases, and stay ahead of AI/ML trends, ensuring robust architecture and governance across cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree required.
• 5+ years of Apps Development or systems analysis experience.
• Strong background in software analysis and programming.
• Experience delivering successful projects and programs.
• Subject Matter Expert in at least one Applications Development area.
• Able to adjust priorities quickly and work under pressure.
• Proven leadership and project management capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable AI/ML solutions using modern frameworks and NLP techniques.
• Align AI/ML initiatives with business strategies and KPIs.
• Hands-on development with Java, Python, and Node.js; build and maintain apps on AI/ML platforms.
• Lead engineers to deliver new applications and prototype GenAI use cases.
• Monitor AI/ML trends and adapt architecture to evolving tech.
• Articulate technology vision and ensure governance and compliance alignment.
• Prototype generative AI approaches, including fine-tuning and reinforcement learning.
• Engage with vendors for support, enhancements, and requirements.

Skills

AI/ML engineering

Leadership

Communication

Project management

NLP training

JavaScript/Node.js

Python

Cloud infrastructure

Education

Master's/PhD degree

Tools

Kore.AI ChatBot builder

Splunk logging

GenAI tools

Job description

DataFitch is a Unified Data Analytics platform that simplifies data access, automates manual processes, and ensures enterprise‑grade scalability, security, and compliance. We enable organizations to make their data analytics‑ready, accelerate AI adoption, and empower teams to make confident, data‑driven decisions. Our no‑code platform helps users clean, combine, and understand their data quickly and efficiently. With integrated data quality, governance, and advanced AI/ML capabilities, DataFitch transforms complex data ecosystems into clear, actionable insights that drive strategic business outcomes. We excel at integrating diverse data sources, enforcing strong governance, and delivering real‑time analytics that reveal hidden patterns—helping organizations solve complex challenges and unlock new opportunities. We are seeking highly skilled AI & ML Engineer, who will be instrumental in implementing architecture and engineering processes, and best practices to enable & enhance AI capabilities on DataFitch. The candidate should have knowledge of AI & ML solutions, modern micro-services architectures, and cloud infrastructure. The role is responsible for exploration, technical advisory, development and maintenance of AI services using secure, safe, and robust architecture(s).

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and stable AI/ML solutions using leading AI technology frameworks, including conversational AI solutions
• Aligning AI/ML use cases with business strategies and key performance indicators and other metrics
• Hands on work with one of the major AI programming languages Java, Python, Ruby, etc.Develop and maintain applications using Node.js and JavaScript, along with relevant frameworks.
• Working closely and lead software engineers to build new applications to run on AI/ML platforms. Perform data analysis, feature engineering, and NLP training to optimize model performance. Run what you build.
• Monitoring current and future trends and advancements in AI, machine learning, and other emerging technologies. Measure the performance & adjust.
• Provide vision for relevant technology systems, including those that support enterprise risk management and independent compliance applications, ensuring that engineers use blueprints, architecture, patterns, and design.
• Explore and prototype novel techniques in generative AI/ML including fine-tuning, reinforcement learning with various of reward strategies, transfer learning, and multimodal alignment. Build and maintain chatbot solutions using Kore.AI ChatBot builder platforms
• Capable of building, articulating, and presenting new ideas to technical, non-technical, and business communities.
• Experience managing vendor interactions for troubleshooting sessions, enhancement requests, and functional requirements.
• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision and in a global team of members with diverse skills and backgrounds.
• Contribute to the development of Generative AI use cases and proof-of-concept projects. Knowledge of GenAI, Calude, Co-pilot services & Splunk logging management applications.

• Master's/PhD degree
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication