AI Engineer

AI Engineer – Join Eliassen Group as a contract AI Engineer working remotely for a client based in Frankfort, Franklin County, US. Competitive salary of $127,707.99 per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services that power AI agents and automate end‑to‑end business workflows.
• Build and deploy retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) systems for enterprise‑wide data lookups.
• Integrate large language models (LLMs) with existing APIs, databases, and cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with data scientists, product owners, and DevOps teams to ensure scalable, secure AI solutions.
• Monitor model performance, conduct testing, and implement continuous improvement cycles.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or higher in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience building AI‑driven backend services.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or Go; experience with FastAPI, Flask, or similar frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with LLMs (e.g., GPT, Claude) and retrieval‑augmented generation techniques.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and agile methodologies.

What We Offer

• Fully remote contract position with flexible hours.
• Competitive annual compensation of $127,707.99.
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge AI projects for a leading technology client.
• Access to professional development resources and a supportive engineering community.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this position fully remote?

Yes, the AI Engineer role is a remote contract position, allowing you to work from anywhere.

What is the annual salary for this role?

The contract offers a fixed annual compensation of $127,707.99.

What technical skills are required?

You need experience with Python or similar languages, backend frameworks, LLMs, retrieval‑augmented generation, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.