AI Engineer

Join Eliassen Group as an AI Engineer working remotely for a cutting‑edge technology client. This contract role offers a fixed annual salary of $124,047.79 and focuses on building backend services and AI agents that automate end‑to‑end business workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) systems for enterprise‑wide AI‑driven data lookups.
• Build scalable backend services and AI agents that orchestrate complex business processes.
• Collaborate with data engineers, product owners, and UI/UX teams to integrate AI solutions into existing platforms.
• Write clean, maintainable code in Python and/or Java, leveraging frameworks such as LangChain, FastAPI, or TensorFlow.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and performance tuning for AI services in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Stay current with emerging LLM technologies and recommend improvements to the AI stack.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience developing AI/ML solutions, preferably with LLMs and RAG architectures.
• Proficiency in Python, RESTful APIs, and cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of natural language processing, prompt engineering, and vector databases.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes for production deployments.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• Hands‑on experience with OpenAI, Anthropic, or Cohere APIs.
• Familiarity with data security and compliance standards (GDPR, HIPAA).
• Background in building enterprise workflow automation tools.

Compensation & Benefits

Fixed annual salary: $124,047.79. Contract position with remote work flexibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this position fully remote?

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

What is the annual salary for this contract?

The contract offers a fixed annual salary of $124,047.79.

What technical skills are required?

You need strong Python programming, experience with LLMs, RAG systems, cloud platforms, and API development.