Sr. Gen AI Engineer/ Architect

Iflow Energy Solutions Inc.; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Iflow Energy Solutions Inc. in Plano seeks a Senior Gen AI Engineer/Architect to design and implement AI/ML solutions across data pipelines, analytics, and production systems.

You will prototype with Python, SQL, and AI SDKs, and collaborate with data engineers and product teams to deliver scalable, value-driven results. The role requires 5+ years in AI engineering, hands-on experience with LLMs, RAG, vector search, and cloud platforms (Azure, OpenAI, AWS Bedrock).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and evaluate AI/ML solutions using machine learning, data science, statistical modeling, and generative AI techniques.
• Work with structured and unstructured data to build reusable pipelines, analytics workflows, and model-driven solutions.
• Apply LLMs, RAG, agent frameworks, and traditional ML methods to solve business challenges and improve operational efficiency.
• Build functional prototypes and proof-of-concepts using Python, AI SDKs, and model APIs.
• Design, test, and refine AI workflows, retrieval systems, and agentic applications.
• Conduct experiments, validate assumptions, and determine optimal approaches for complex technical problems.
• Partner with engineering teams to transition prototypes into production-ready solutions.
• Contribute to architecture discussions involving model selection, APIs, cloud services, scalability, security, and deployment patterns.
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, business stakeholders, data engineers, and data scientists to ensure solutions align with business objectives.
• Monitor advancements in AI, machine learning, open-source technologies, and industry trends.
• Present findings, prototypes, and recommendations to technical leadership and stakeholders.
• Support AI innovation through workshops, documentation, and knowledge-sharing activities.

Skills

Python

SQL

Problem-solving

Experimentation

Analytical skills

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Azure AI

OpenAI

Anthropic

AWS Bedrock

Databricks

Hugging Face

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Gen AI Engineer/ Architect

Location: ENGINEERING DIVISION Plano, United States

Duration: Long-term

Experience:10 Above

Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Senior AI Engineer with experience in AI engineering, machine learning, data science, and data engineering. This role is ideal for someone who can solve ambiguous business problems, apply critical thinking, experiment with multiple approaches, and develop practical AI/ML solutions that deliver measurable business value. Reporting to the Manager, AI Product Research, this individual will design and build AI/ML proofs of concept, evaluate emerging technologies, and collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to transition validated solutions into scalable production systems.

Essential Functions

Description / Essential Functions:

AI & ML Solution Development

• Design, develop, and evaluate AI/ML solutions using machine learning, data science, statistical modeling, and generative AI techniques.
• Work with structured and unstructured data to build reusable pipelines, analytics workflows, and model-driven solutions.
• Apply LLMs, RAG, agent frameworks, and traditional ML methods to solve business challenges and improve operational efficiency.

Rapid Prototyping & Innovation

• Build functional prototypes and proof-of-concepts using Python, AI SDKs, and model APIs.
• Design, test, and refine AI workflows, retrieval systems, and agentic applications.
• Conduct experiments, validate assumptions, and determine optimal approaches for complex technical problems.

Engineering & Architecture Collaboration

• Partner with engineering teams to transition prototypes into production-ready solutions.
• Contribute to architecture discussions involving model selection, APIs, cloud services, scalability, security, and deployment patterns.
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, business stakeholders, data engineers, and data scientists to ensure solutions align with business objectives.

Research & Knowledge Sharing

• Monitor advancements in AI, machine learning, open-source technologies, and industry trends.
• Present findings, prototypes, and recommendations to technical leadership and stakeholders.
• Support AI innovation through workshops, documentation, and knowledge-sharing activities.

Requirements

Minimum qualification:

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in AI engineering, machine learning, data science, data engineering, or related technical roles.
• Strong Python and SQL skills with experience using common AI/ML frameworks and libraries.
• Experience building ML models, data pipelines, LLM applications, RAG systems, vector search solutions, and AI-enabled workflows.
• Hands‑on experience with AI platforms such as Azure AI, OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS Bedrock, Databricks, Hugging Face, or similar technologies.
• Strong problem-solving, experimentation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MLOps, LLMOps, model evaluation, monitoring, and responsible AI practices.
• Experience with AI solution architecture, cloud deployment, scalability, and system integration.
• Experience with agentic AI systems, workflow orchestration, fine-tuning, or enterprise analytics solutions.
• Relevant AI, cloud, or data engineering certifications are a plus.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

• Hybrid work environment (4 days a week in office)
• Contract position (Duration: 1 year)