AI Engineer

The Eliassen Group is seeking an AI Engineer for a remote contract role, based in Trenton, Mercer County, US. This position focuses on building backend services and AI agents that automate end‑to‑end business workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend APIs that power AI‑driven business processes.
• Create and deploy retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) systems for enterprise data lookups.
• Build, train, and fine‑tune AI agents to execute complex workflow steps.
• Collaborate with data engineers, product managers, and UX designers to integrate AI solutions into existing platforms.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and performance optimization for AI services.
• Stay current with emerging AI research and incorporate best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or higher in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience developing AI/ML solutions.
• Proficiency in Python and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX.
• Hands‑on experience with large language models, vector databases, and RAG pipelines.
• Strong background in RESTful API design, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD workflows.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive contract rate of $124,190.30 annually.
• Fully remote work with flexible hours.
• Access to cutting‑edge AI tools and resources.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a global technology firm.

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 level of experience is required?

The role requires at least 3 years of professional experience developing AI and machine‑learning solutions.

What technologies will I work with?

You will work with Python, large language models, retrieval‑augmented generation systems, cloud services (AWS/Azure/GCP), and container orchestration tools.