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 $121,450.62 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 execute complex business processes.
• Collaborate with data scientists, product owners, and infrastructure teams to integrate AI models into production.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and performance optimization for AI services.
• Write clean, maintainable code and documentation following engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in AI/ML engineering, preferably with LLMs and RAG architectures.
• Proficiency in Python, RESTful APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Hands‑on experience with large language models, vector databases, and prompt engineering.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with data pipelines, ETL processes, and enterprise data warehouses.
• Knowledge of security and compliance standards for AI workloads.

Compensation & Benefits

Fixed annual salary: $121,450.62. Contract position with flexible remote work arrangement.

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 fixed annual salary for this contract role is $121,450.62.

What technical skills are required?

You need strong Python programming, experience with large language models, retrieval‑augmented generation, cloud platforms, and RESTful API development.