AI Engineer

Join Eliassen Group as an AI Engineer in Atlanta, Fulton County (US) on a contract basis, earning $165,741.83 annually. This remote‑first role focuses on building backend services and AI agents that automate complex business workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services for AI‑driven applications.
• Create and deploy retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) systems to enable intelligent data lookups across enterprise repositories.
• Build AI agents that orchestrate end‑to‑end business processes, integrating with APIs, databases, and cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with data scientists, product owners, and DevOps teams to ensure smooth model integration and continuous delivery.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and performance tuning for AI services in production.
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies and best practices, proposing innovative solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience developing backend systems with Python, Java, or Go.
• Hands‑on expertise with large language models, prompt engineering, and retrieval‑augmented generation techniques.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, micro‑services architecture, and data pipelines.
• Proficiency in version control (Git) and CI/CD workflows.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of prompt‑tuning, fine‑tuning, and model serving frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex).
• Familiarity with vector databases such as Pinecone, Weaviate, or Milvus.
• Experience in security best practices for AI systems, including data privacy and compliance.

What We Offer

• Competitive contract salary of $165,741.83 per year.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge AI projects for a global technology client.
• Collaborative, innovative team environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this AI Engineer position remote?

Yes, the role is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere while being officially based in Atlanta, Fulton County.

What is the annual salary for this contract?

The contract offers a fixed annual salary of $165,741.83.

What technical skills are required?

You need strong backend development experience (Python, Java, or Go), expertise in large language models, retrieval‑augmented generation, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.